Museum volunteer David Gitundu and I had a look at the Queen's coaches today. Unfortunately we couldn't get the key to the gates (it's a public holiday and the CME has the key). They are standing in a secure and neatly-kept location, and externally at least are in very good condition.
Photos by John Ashworth, Nairobi, 2nd May 2011
Kenya: the Royal Train
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- The secure storage area is smart and neatly kept
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- The lounge car
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- The balcony where the Queen can wave to the crowds
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- Sleeping car
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- The whole train, with the sleeping car in the foreground
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- The end of the sleeping car
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- The generator van which accompanies the train. It's a petrol generator, not diesel.
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- Coach no 503
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