Witbank 2007 - day 1 at CPK by Chris Janisch

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Witbank Marathon Day 1 - photos and captions by Chris Janisch August 2007.
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Out on the mainline, the 15CA is engaged in turning the Reefsteamers train and FOTR caboose.
Out on the mainline, the 15CA is engaged in turning the Reefsteamers train and FOTR caboose.
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2056 has coupled onto the FOTR caboose for turning on the triangle.
2056 has coupled onto the FOTR caboose for turning on the triangle.
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With 2056 looking on, shedman John calls in the shunters to continue the afternoon's work...
With 2056 looking on, shedman John calls in the shunters to continue the afternoon's work...
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2650 and 2056 are posed side-to-side after the latter's arrival at the Park.
2650 and 2056 are posed side-to-side after the latter's arrival at the Park.
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It is Thursday afternoon 23 August and 2650 greets the Reefsteamers train arriving at Capital Park.
It is Thursday afternoon 23 August and 2650 greets the Reefsteamers train arriving at Capital Park.
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Witbank Marathon Day 1 continued - more photos and captions by Chris Janisch August 2007.
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Dorothy, coalhoppers, coal conveyor, TLB and Cheugnette's tender. Posed at Capital Park on the evening of 23 August 2007.
Dorothy, coalhoppers, coal conveyor, TLB and Cheugnette's tender. Posed at Capital Park on the evening of 23 August 2007.
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Frank and Spikkels assisting the coal-loading operation
Frank and Spikkels assisting the coal-loading operation
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2650 backs onto the coalhoppers again while the CA receives a wipe-down.
2650 backs onto the coalhoppers again while the CA receives a wipe-down.
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..and then waits patiently while the TLB loads up the wagons.
..and then waits patiently while the TLB loads up the wagons.
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The coalstage dolly eases down the ramp to pick up the next load...
The coalstage dolly eases down the ramp to pick up the next load...
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While 2650 provides, 2056 receives a top-up at the coalstage.
While 2650 provides, 2056 receives a top-up at the coalstage.
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Driver Cliff has 2650 in hand as she storms the coalstage with 2 coal hoppers; 3117 looks on patiently.
Driver Cliff has 2650 in hand as she storms the coalstage with 2 coal hoppers; 3117 looks on patiently.
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In the late afternoon light, Dorothy is a sight to behold!<br /><br />Photo by Chris Janisch 23/08/07
In the late afternoon light, Dorothy is a sight to behold!

Photo by Chris Janisch 23/08/07
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