Hermanstad: track and other good things

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Hermanstad: track and other good things

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Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz, 25 June 2011
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The early morning sun highlights the two ex ISCOR Fireless locomotives plinthed at the FOTR site. They are still undergoing cosmetic restoration.
The early morning sun highlights the two ex ISCOR Fireless locomotives plinthed at the FOTR site. They are still undergoing cosmetic restoration.
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Winter months are a good time to effect repairs. Here a new piece of rail has been laid to replace one that was rotten at the base piece. Still a bit more work to be done and we will be again on main line standards!
Winter months are a good time to effect repairs. Here a new piece of rail has been laid to replace one that was rotten at the base piece. Still a bit more work to be done and we will be again on main line standards!
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The newly laid rail oiled and fastened
The newly laid rail oiled and fastened
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From the platform line, the track has been lifted slightly to reduce the dip. Just needs to have the ballast packed and ..action.
From the platform line, the track has been lifted slightly to reduce the dip. Just needs to have the ballast packed and ..action.
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Raymond hard at work emptying out the last of the operational suburban coaches of FOTR. The future plans may even be an observation car or diner
Raymond hard at work emptying out the last of the operational suburban coaches of FOTR. The future plans may even be an observation car or diner
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