Two freight cars in the old steam depot George

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Andreas Umnus
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Two freight cars in the old steam depot George

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While I was walking around in George I saw these two freight cars in the old depot.
If you find the security guard on the first picture - Okay. He came to me and wanted to know what I do there.
I told him that I was from Germany and only take pictures.
Then he walked around with me and gave me some safety.
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Can someone explain for what this car is? - George 03.11.2009
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Freight car in George. 03.11.2009
Freight car in George. 03.11.2009
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Aidan McCarthy
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Re: Two freight cars in the old steam depot George

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Hi Andreas,

The first type of wagon were usually used to transport bulldozers as part of a breakdown train. These bulldozers were normally fitted with forks and a winch to enable them to clear wagons from an accident scene
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See more of my railway photos at http://mccarthyam.rrpicturearchives.net/
Kevin Wilson-Smith

Re: Two freight cars in the old steam depot George

Post by Kevin Wilson-Smith »

Interesting find.

George Station does not look like how I remember it..........................
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Andreas Umnus
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Re: Two freight cars in the old steam depot George

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Aiden, thank you for the explaination.
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