Nelson Mandela commemoration

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Nelson Mandela commemoration

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On Sunday 15th December and Monday 16th December 2013, FOTR ran its last two trains of the 2013 season to Cullinan. Sunday was the day of Nelson Mandela's funeral and to commemorate this event, we replaced the usual Santa headboard with one specially made up to mark this sad occasion. Identical posters were also placed inside each of the passenger coaches.

Here FOTR's class 19D stands, taking a break at Eerste Fabrieke station awaiting authorities and pilotman's ticket to enter the section ahead.

The headboard was designed by myself using a picture lifted from the internet. The vinyl decal was made and donated by 'Signs 4 SA' of Centurion.

Pictures were taken by myself using a Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone (I had unfortunately left my SLR camera at home).
FOTR Class 19D, 2650 commenorating Nelson Mandela standing at Eerste Fabrieke station, 15 December 2013. Picture: Steve Appleton.
FOTR Class 19D, 2650 commenorating Nelson Mandela standing at Eerste Fabrieke station, 15 December 2013. Picture: Steve Appleton.
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FOTR Class 19D, 2650 commenorating Nelson Mandela standing at Eerste Fabrieke station, 15 December 2013. Picture: Steve Appleton.
FOTR Class 19D, 2650 commenorating Nelson Mandela standing at Eerste Fabrieke station, 15 December 2013. Picture: Steve Appleton.
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