Shunting the Blue Train Yard

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 15 Jul 2007, 17:42

On 15th July a team from FOTR took 3664 to Pretoria Station to pick up some scrap coaches from the Blue Train yard. This picture, with UNISA in the background, shows our steam loco shunting where steam is rarely seen.

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 16 Jul 2007, 12:21

3664 in the Blue Train yard

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 12 Aug 2007, 08:33

The University of South Africa stands guard over the scene as the FOTR class 24 Number 3664 collects a rake of redundant 3rd class coaches for safe keeping at their site. Alongside the Spoornet "Baluleka" train set adds some colour to the dull wintry scenery .

John Ashworth · Post by **John Ashworth** » 12 Aug 2007, 08:38

The Blue Train yard at Pretoria station had a steamy visitor for the first time since a Union Limited steam safari in the 1990's. Jo-Anna, class 24 number 3664, has collected her load of redundant 3rd class coaches, ready for relocation and looking after at the FOTR site. A bit of the Blue Train and Spoornet's "Green Train", are visible.