Nairobi Workshops - December 2014

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Nairobi Workshops - December 2014

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Photos by John Ashworth, 11th December 2014
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3020's Westinghouse pumps have been serviced and she stands ready for a steam test before two excursions on 19th and 21st December.
3020's Westinghouse pumps have been serviced and she stands ready for a steam test before two excursions on 19th and 21st December.
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A 47 on the wagon traverser
A 47 on the wagon traverser
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A 62 and a 47 under repair
A 62 and a 47 under repair
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A diesel crane
A diesel crane
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Original electrical kit in an old coach
Original electrical kit in an old coach
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One of three inspection saloons in limbo. Apparently Kenya Railways started restoring them about 10 years ago but when the railway was concessioned to RVR there was no longer any interest in them. Fortunately they were left under cover in the C&W shop so they have not been damaged by weather.
One of three inspection saloons in limbo. Apparently Kenya Railways started restoring them about 10 years ago but when the railway was concessioned to RVR there was no longer any interest in them. Fortunately they were left under cover in the C&W shop so they have not been damaged by weather.
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Original electrical kit inside the inspection saloon
Original electrical kit inside the inspection saloon
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A smartly turned out commuter coach
A smartly turned out commuter coach
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Inside a commuter coach
Inside a commuter coach
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Re: Nairobi Workshops - December 2014

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I was at the Nairobi works again this morning. Below are a few more random photos.

For photos of the brand new Class 96 locos which only arrived yesterday, see http://www.friendsoftherail.com/phpBB2/ ... 18&t=12886
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A busy scene
A busy scene
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6240 has just undergone a minor repair in the second road of Shop 006, next to the steam locos
6240 has just undergone a minor repair in the second road of Shop 006, next to the steam locos
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A vehicle being winched onto the wagon traverser
A vehicle being winched onto the wagon traverser
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An old caboose/brakevan which the Friends of the Railway Museum are interested in acquiring for future steam trains
An old caboose/brakevan which the Friends of the Railway Museum are interested in acquiring for future steam trains
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Parcels van, ditto
Parcels van, ditto
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