Rovos Rail - September 09
- Gabor Kovacs
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Rovos Rail - September 09
Here are a few pictures that I took, while on-duty as relief fireman. What a pleasant day it turned out to be, and then the shunting started in the late afternoon . . . . . . .
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- 3442 standing around in the yard, waiting for the next bit of work to be done
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- 3442 on platform duty
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- some more wild life around the Rovos yard
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- smokebox plate detail
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- 3360 on shed as she gathers her strenght for the day . . .
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and some more pics . . . .
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- in the shade, and out of the heat of the day
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- left: 3442 - right: 3360
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- through the cab window of 3360
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
That slightly dirty window in the last shot looks familiar!
Seriously though, great photos, Gabor. Thanks!
Seriously though, great photos, Gabor. Thanks!
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Do they have steam workings there everyday?
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Currently, steam is used from Monday morning throught to late Friday night, and occasionally on a Saturday too, all dependent on in and out bound trains!
Most trains usually depart and arrive on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, with the odd Dinner Runs and Wedding trains . . .
Most trains usually depart and arrive on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays, with the odd Dinner Runs and Wedding trains . . .
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
So what's the stand on steam at RVR these days? Are trains still hauled out of the depot by steam or is it only to create atmosphere at the platform and for shunting?
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Most inbound trains are picked up at Centurion by steam. This is a nothing as the locos barely work downhill. Nearly all outbound trains are hauled by steam up to the gate, where electrics take over. Only if the units fail to arrive on time does steam work up to Centurion. Very sad.
The dinner and lunch runs are usually steam-hauled, using the Pretoria Complex route- Pyramid, Koedoespoort, station, CP.
Expect full 5E1 working soon which will end most remaining line turns. Depot shunting and posing will be steam's temporary future.
The dinner and lunch runs are usually steam-hauled, using the Pretoria Complex route- Pyramid, Koedoespoort, station, CP.
Expect full 5E1 working soon which will end most remaining line turns. Depot shunting and posing will be steam's temporary future.
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Today I have up-loaded some new video footage, which was taken this past Wednesday, 16th Sept 09, while I was on relief fireman duty for Rovos Rail.
CLCIK HERE to view the footage.
Enjoy.
CLCIK HERE to view the footage.
Enjoy.
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Thanks Chris, do you maybe know if there are plans to extend the Catanery into the Depot to eliminate Steam working totally?
Also, what are they going to do between Kimberley and Beaufort West where the line voltage is 25Kv?
Also, what are they going to do between Kimberley and Beaufort West where the line voltage is 25Kv?
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Excellent Video Gabor Thanx. Is Hermonstad FOTR close to Rovos Capital Park.
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Re: Rovos Rail - September 09
Stefan, using Google Earth I measured approx. 3km of track, that has to be traversed between Rovos Rails' railway main gate, and Friends of the Rails' railway main eastern gate.Stefan Andrzejewski wrote: Is Hermonstad FOTR close to Rovos Capital Park.
CLICK HERE to see a PDF documented map, and follow the red arrowed dotted route.
I hope that helps
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