Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz, August 2010Nathan wrote:Different faces. The locomotive depot at Rovos Rail has gone much quieter, now that the steam locomotives are gradually being replaced by electric traction. The various colour schemes of the privately purchased class 5E1 units make interesting comparisons from then to now.
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- Rovos Rail class 5E1 last series get their new corporate look. Before and after makes a big difference
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- New look and awaiting a makeover
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- The locomotive will still be getting the South African national flag fixed near the cab
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- 5E1, still fresh from the paint shops, stands with shed mate awaiting its coat of paint
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- Laying idle in the background and gathering a coat of winter dust is a class 25NC.
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Re: More Rovos Rail electric scenes
Looks great without the white tyres
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Re: More Rovos Rail electric scenes
Are these locos being used on the mainline yet i.e Pretoria - Cape town route?
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Re: More Rovos Rail electric scenes
I also thought about that , but from Kimberely you have your AC Loco's taking over. Rovos should have aquired a few 14E's then they would have been able to go anywhere under the wires in SA.