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| Rail - News - Reefsteamers |
Here we bring you selected editions of the Reefsteamers newsletters;
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22nd
August 2008
Steam Passion Book Review by Lee Gates |
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2nd
August 2008 Introduction PROJECT – Hunslet Taylor Gear Box Assembly : (2 August) PROJECT : Hunslet Taylor Hood removal PROJECT : Diesel Shunter crown wheel gear stripping PROJECT – 12AR Boiler tubes PROJECT : Perimeter fencing project – new gates PROJECT : Catering PROJECT - Sandstone Coach Re-Wiring (220V) PROJECT : Some Depot improvements Pictures from around our Steam Depot |
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12th
July 2008 Introduction PROJECT – Booth Crane No.96 - Cleaning a Steam Crane’s Boiler PROJECT : Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Stoker Motor Overhaul : (19 July) PROJECT – Class 12AR No.1535 ‘Susan’ Boiler Tubes PROJECT – 12AR Boiler Tube Ferrules PROJECT : Hunslet Taylor Shunter engine removal PROJECT : Sandstone Coach Repairs PROJECT : SIA Storage Facility Project MISCHIEF – Liewe Heksie and the Cake Fight! (19 July) Pictures from around the shed : Some Depot improvements |
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6th
July 2008 Introduction PROJECT – Booth Crane No.96 - Removing a Steam Crane’s boiler : (6 July) PROJECT : Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Stoker Motor Overhaul : (6 July) PROJECT – Class 15F No.3052 ’Avril’ Tender Rebuild : (Up to 6 July) PROJECT – Electric Fence Extension : (6 July) PROJECT : Last Day-Trip of the season - 15CA No.2056 Fire Lighting and Prep. : PROJECT : The Chris Saayman ‘Cleanest Locomotive Cab’ Challenge: (25 June) PROJECT : Depot Improvements : (6 July) PROJECT : Rolling Stock Maintenance : (25 June) PROJECT – Class 15CA No.2056 ‘Dorothy’ Window Repair : (25 June) Pictures from around the shed : ESKOM’s Bane : (6 July) Pictures from around the shed End Piece |
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GARRAT CALLED LYNDIE LOU A Garratt called Lyndie Lou South African Railways – 1956-1985 REGM – The Gold Mining Days – 1985-1996 : Randfontein Estates Gold Mine The Rovos Rail Days – 2005 – 2007 : (Rovos Rail Capital Park Depot) Steam in Action – 2007 – Present : (Reefsteamers Germiston Depot) Lyndie Lou – Back marker |
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WEEKEND
10th - 11th May 2008 Introduction PROJECT : Disengaging the Hunslet Taylor gearbox SIA TASK : GMAM Garrett No.4079 ‘Lyndie Lou’ – Bissel Axle bearings SIA Project – Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Tender Inspection SIA PROJECT : GMAM No.4079 ‘Lyndie Lou’ Stoker Motor Replacement PROJECT : The Chairman climbs in PROJECT : Club House PROJECT : Yard and Workshop improvements Pictures from around the shed End Piece |
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FIREMANS
REPORT 3052 Fireman’s Report An ACTIVE Team Effort |
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COSMOS
2008 9th April – Wed – Last prep and short haul to Boksburg East Station 10th April – Thurs – Electric Haul to Bethlehem 11th April – Friday – Commuter run to Vailima 12th April – Saturday – Festival Day 13th April – Sunday – Homeward Bound |
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APRIL 2008 Introduction Task – Setting up a Steam Crane TASK : Putting the DZ bits away Project – Yard Clearance OPERATION : Burning horse shoes in the Class 15CA PROJECT : The Chris Saayman Clean Loco Challenge PROJECT : Class 15CA No.2056 ‘Dorothy’ preparation Pictures from around the shed |
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MARCH 2008 Introduction SIA PROJECT : A 125 ton Beauty Salon session IA TASK : Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Fire Lighting and Preparation SIA Project – Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Brake Ejector Overhaul SIA REPAIR : Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Vacuum Brake Line PROJECT : Hydraulic Coal Grab painting PROJECT : Hunslet Taylor Glass SIA PROJECT : Simmer and Jack Locomotive Move Pictures from around the shed End Piece |
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MARCH 2008 Introduction SIA PROJECT : Ejector Strip Down for Overhaul – Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ SIA PROJECT : Grate Shaker repairs on Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ PROJECT : Class 15F No.3016 ‘Gerda’ firebox Prep PROJECT : Class 12AR No.1535 ‘Susan’ Front Tube Plate Prep PROJECT : Housekeeping at the depot Pictures from around the shed |
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FEBRUARY 2008 Introduction PROJECT : Reassembling and Refitting the front bogie of Class 15CA No.2056 PROJECT : Conducting a boiler test on Class 15F No.3016 ‘Gerda’ SIA PROJECT : Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ Reverser Repair SIA PROJECT : GMAM Garratt No.4079 ‘Lyndie Lou’ Stoker rebuild : Tested!! PROJECT : Coach Repairs Pictures from around the shed |
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FEBRUARY 2008 SIA PROJECT : Class 15F No.3052 Tender Brace Welding PROJECT : Class 15CA Bogie Bearing Casting SIA PROJECT : Painting of Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ PROJECT : Coach Maintenance PROJECT : Coach Axle Greasing SIA PROJECT : Class 15F No.3052 Tender Filler Hose PROJECT : Groundwork for new Turning Shop Pictures from around the shed |
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JANUARY 2008 Project : Salvaging 15CA Bogie Leaf Springs SIA PROJECT : Moving a clunker (and some other locos) Project : GMAM Garratt Stoker Motor Rebuild PROJECT : Coach Steps Pictures from around the shed |
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JANUARY 2008 SIA PROJECT : Class 15F No.3052 ‘Avril’ - Removing the Tender Side Braces Project : Coach maintenance PROJECT : Class 15CA No.2056 Front Bogie Project : GMAM Garratt Stoker Motor Rebuild PROJECT : Brass n’ Copper, Spit n’ Polish Pictures from around the shed |
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JANUARY 2008 PROJECT – Dismantling the Class 15CA Bogie PROJECT – Coach Maintenance PROJECT : Coach Draft Gear Pin Check Pictures from around the shed |
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DECEMBER 2007 PROJECT – Assembling the Trailing Bissel Truck PROJECT – Stripping Axle Bearings Project – Axle Pad Grease Press Project – GMAM Garratt Stoker Motor overhaul PROJECT – Class 15CA Locomotive Maintenance PROJECTS – Other work around the Depot Pictures from around the shed |
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DECEMBER 2007 PROJECT – Finishing up the GMAM Garratt Bissel Truck PROJECT – Dropping an axle on a GMAM Bissel Truck PROJECT – New Axle Pad Grease Press PROJECT – Class 12AR Valve Gear Overhaul Pictures from our Sunday Run to Swallows Inn Pictures from around the shed |
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NOVEMBER 2007 PROJECT – Reassembly of the GMAM GARRATT Bissel Truck Project – Reinstalling the GMAM Bissell Truck Firing up the Class 15F No.2914 ‘Spikkels’ Pictures from around the shed |
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NOVEMBER 2007 Ficksburg Locomotive transfer run |
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NOVEMBER 2007 The Great Coal Caper Lighting up an engine Project – GMAM Garrett Parts Other Work Pictures from around the shed End Piece Steam in Action |
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OCTOBER 2007 Project - Garrett Bissel Truck Bolster Slides Project – GMAM Garratt Stoker Motor Overhaul Project – Class 25NC Seller’s Valve Grinding Project – Class 15F Reverser Valve Chamber Service Project – Other Locomotive Work Project – Club House Marketing Pictures from around the Shed |
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OCTOBER 2007 The Garratt gives Birth! Project - Bar Car Doors Projects – 12AR Valve Gear Rebuild Projects – Other Locomotives Other Pics from the Depot |
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OCTOBER 2007 ‘Steam in Action’ Kickoff Meeting Celebratory Braai Project - Shifting the GMAM Bissel truck Project - Preparing the Class 25NC Mixed Nuts… |
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SEPTEMBER 2007 Projects – Class 12AR 1535 Valve Gear Bushings Projects - Work on some other locomotives Projects – Coach Work Photos from around the shed |
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