14CRB 2010 in Ashton
- Andreas Umnus
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14CRB 2010 in Ashton
I stayed in Robertson at a guest house and the owner of the guest house told me that I can find in Ashton a steam loco.
I took all pictures on 01.11.2009
Here are the photos of the loco which isn't in best condition. Especially the tender has a lot of holes.
I took all pictures on 01.11.2009
Here are the photos of the loco which isn't in best condition. Especially the tender has a lot of holes.
Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
Strange to see an EOT marker on the tender!
- Adelbert Stigling
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
Andreas - this link might interest you as it is also about 14 CRB # 2010 http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... 110&t=2793
- Dylan Knott
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
And they won't let the loco go either. They say its of importance to them! Could have fooled me as it doesn't look very well kept. I really don't mind going there on a weekend to fit a gate on the cab and paint the loco up!
- Andreas Umnus
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
Adelbert, thank you for the link.
I saw the interesting pictures and it was good to see the 2010 was in action.
I saw the interesting pictures and it was good to see the 2010 was in action.
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
Passing through Ashton on 19 February 2011, we noted that the Langeberg Municipality was doing some restoration work on #2010. The paint job was nearly done, and on both sides of the water tender the worst rusted sections were cut out awaiting replacement strips to be welded in place.
The locomotive still retains a surprising amount of original brass and copper. It is now part of the Platform 62 (on Route 62) Tourist Center which has a 24h security guard, affording some protection to the locomotive.
The locomotive still retains a surprising amount of original brass and copper. It is now part of the Platform 62 (on Route 62) Tourist Center which has a 24h security guard, affording some protection to the locomotive.
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- Rusted section cut-out - removed section in foreground next to rails
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- Part of the "Platform 62" building visible in background
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- Langeberg Municipality doing cosmetic restoration
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- Water tender buffer plates detail
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
One week later, on 23 February 2011, we again passed through Ashton.
Work on #2010 was now completed.
Presently this must be the neatest looking locomotive plinthed anywhere in South Africa in an open public space. I exclude the locomotives at Gold Reef City and Queens Casino, as these are technically not open public spaces.
Work on #2010 was now completed.
Presently this must be the neatest looking locomotive plinthed anywhere in South Africa in an open public space. I exclude the locomotives at Gold Reef City and Queens Casino, as these are technically not open public spaces.
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- Sadly the EOT marker visible in Andreas' images has disappeared - possibly taken by someone collecting SAR memento's ?
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- Andreas Umnus
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
Piet, Thank you very much for the new pictures.
The municipality did really a good work and the "Old Lady" looks so young now.
The municipality did really a good work and the "Old Lady" looks so young now.
- Adelbert Stigling
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
She does look good, tho not alive, makes me wonder where driver Jan Bosch finds himself today?
- Dylan Knott
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Re: 14CRB 2010 in Ashton
Wow, she looks good!