Kenya: steam people

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Nairobi, 13th March 2010
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Isaac Murage (r) is a Driver, Senior Loco Inspector and Controller with RVR, and a great supporter of steam. John Ashworth (l) gained his Fireman and Shedman qualifications and experience in South Africa and now volunteers on the Kenya steam scene.<br /><br />Photo by Geoff Warren
Isaac Murage (r) is a Driver, Senior Loco Inspector and Controller with RVR, and a great supporter of steam. John Ashworth (l) gained his Fireman and Shedman qualifications and experience in South Africa and now volunteers on the Kenya steam scene.

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Isaac and John stand by the newly-cleaned motion of 2409<br /><br />Photo by Geoff Warren
Isaac and John stand by the newly-cleaned motion of 2409

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Geoff Warren, an old steam volunteer in Kenya, has come back from UK for a visit. Here he discusses timetables with Isaac.<br /><br />Photo by John Ashworth
Geoff Warren, an old steam volunteer in Kenya, has come back from UK for a visit. Here he discusses timetables with Isaac.

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More steam people - photos by John Ashworth 24 April 2010 except the last one, by Nico Plooijer 23 April 2010
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Retired fitter William explains to Leonard how 3020 works
Retired fitter William explains to Leonard how 3020 works
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Paintshop foreman Majid shows what can be done with a little grease-cutting fluid on 3020's cab
Paintshop foreman Majid shows what can be done with a little grease-cutting fluid on 3020's cab
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John looks happy on 3020's first outing while driver Benjamin gets on with the job
John looks happy on 3020's first outing while driver Benjamin gets on with the job
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Wonderfull John, keep up the good work and all the stuff FOTR taught you!
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Here is the real Kenyan steam team - a group of retired drivers and fitters, sitting with museum curator Maurice Barasa in the shadow of 3020.
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Photo by John Ashworth, Nairobi, 28/04/10
Photo by John Ashworth, Nairobi, 28/04/10
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