Premier Classe 3: Kimberley

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Premier Classe 3: Kimberley

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Photos by John Ashworth, 12th November 2014

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The Premier Classe train stands in Kimberley Station early on a damp grey morning.
The Premier Classe train stands in Kimberley Station early on a damp grey morning.
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A pair of 18Es has already replaced the 7E at the head of the train.
A pair of 18Es has already replaced the 7E at the head of the train.
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The second unit is in rather grubby PRASA livery.
The second unit is in rather grubby PRASA livery.
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A goodly selection of signs, including one for the museum.
A goodly selection of signs, including one for the museum.
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25NC no 3411 is plinthed on the platform, in pretty good exterior condition.
25NC no 3411 is plinthed on the platform, in pretty good exterior condition.
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An array of semaphore signals
An array of semaphore signals
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An overhead wire maintenance vehicle stands in the platform.
An overhead wire maintenance vehicle stands in the platform.
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On the approach to Kimberley Station we passed a 7E
On the approach to Kimberley Station we passed a 7E
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The air brake monitoring device on the rear of a parked train can be seen clearly here.
The air brake monitoring device on the rear of a parked train can be seen clearly here.
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