Father's Day train before derailment 2

3117 had an accident on the 20th of June 2010 and as a result we have launched an appeal. Please post ANYTHING related to the incident, the recovery and the Appeal here! Photos (usual rules - 800 by 600 pixels, 135kb max) and docs can also be posted.
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Father's Day train before derailment 2

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Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz, 20 June 2010
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Fireman Steve Smith looks at the pressure gauge but it looks at a nice working pressure!
Fireman Steve Smith looks at the pressure gauge but it looks at a nice working pressure!
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Lifted loop at Rayton.
Lifted loop at Rayton.
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Driver Frik Boshoff has 3117 notched up and safely under his care.
Driver Frik Boshoff has 3117 notched up and safely under his care.
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The now completely lifted loop at Rayton station.
The now completely lifted loop at Rayton station.
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Driver Frik Boshoff uses the time for the signal change to inspect the locomotive.
Driver Frik Boshoff uses the time for the signal change to inspect the locomotive.
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Re: Father's Day train before derailment 2

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More photos by Nathan

The first one might really be the last photo of the fireman's side of 3117 intact before the accident.
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Waiting for the signal to enter the branch
Waiting for the signal to enter the branch
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The lifted loop at Rayton.
The lifted loop at Rayton.
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