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Narrow Gauge Steam in South Africa.

Discussion in 'Narrow Gauge Railways' started by 45669, Jan 10, 2014.

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    45669 Part of the furniture

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    I have put some pictures of a 1972 visit on Flickr and if anyone would like to see them there is a link in the International Railways forum :

    http://www.national-preservation.com/threads/south-african-steam-1972.198579/
     
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    Morning All,

    I have added some more pictures from South Africa to Flickr; see the above link.
     
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    Great memories Ron, thanks for sharing. Not sure about 'Narrow Gauge' though I was expecting some 2ft stuff ;)
     
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    Well, 3'6 is narrow gauge although you wouldn't think so judging by the size of some of the locos!
     
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    Another batch of pictures from South Africa in 1972 is now on Flickr. The link in the first message will take you to the thread in the International Forum.
     
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    Afternoon All,

    Pictures from Beaconsfield and Bloemfontein Loco Sheds in 1972 now on Flickr. As before, the link in the first message will take you to the International Forum.
     
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    Afternoon All,

    I have now put the last of my South African pictures on Flickr; the link is in the International Forum as before.
     
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