Kenya Steam Safari Preparations 1

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Kenya Steam Safari Preparations 1

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The three locomotives to be used on the Steam Safari next month are being prepared. Boilermakers and fitters are at work, and so far everything looks good. Kenya Railways and Rift Valley Railways are cooperating to make the Safari a success, with RVR making its workshop facilities 100% available.

Photos by John Ashworth, Nairobi, 27th April 2011
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3020 stands half in the sun. The three locos have their own 24-hour security (on top of the normal security in the workshop), here seen enjoying the sun.
3020 stands half in the sun. The three locos have their own 24-hour security (on top of the normal security in the workshop), here seen enjoying the sun.
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Nairobi Railway Museum Curator Maurice Barasa (in white) discusses progress with the boilermakers and fitters.
Nairobi Railway Museum Curator Maurice Barasa (in white) discusses progress with the boilermakers and fitters.
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The left hand side rods have been removed from 3020 for attention to the bushes. We did the right hand side a few months ago.
The left hand side rods have been removed from 3020 for attention to the bushes. We did the right hand side a few months ago.
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Rods on the ground
Rods on the ground
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5918
5918
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The other end of 5918
The other end of 5918
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Inside 5918's smokebox. "Clean and intact", reported the boilermaker, all ready for the boiler inspector
Inside 5918's smokebox. "Clean and intact", reported the boilermaker, all ready for the boiler inspector
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2409 at the front of shop 006. The spare wheels which were in front of her have been moved elsewhere
2409 at the front of shop 006. The spare wheels which were in front of her have been moved elsewhere
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A boilermaker's tool - a long piece of wire with a bit of cotton waste tied on the end, and fire in a pot to light it with. Not sure about the sock...
A boilermaker's tool - a long piece of wire with a bit of cotton waste tied on the end, and fire in a pot to light it with. Not sure about the sock...
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Boilermaker Wilson loosens a washout plug on 3020 as water pours out of the blowdown cock in preparation for the boiler inspection
Boilermaker Wilson loosens a washout plug on 3020 as water pours out of the blowdown cock in preparation for the boiler inspection
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Water also pours out of the washout plug
Water also pours out of the washout plug
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