Mothers Day - lifting the loop at Rayton

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Mothers Day - lifting the loop at Rayton

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Photos and captions by Nathan Berelowitz, 9th May 2010
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Rationalisation of railway assets. The lifting of unused tracks is now taking place along the line to Witbank. Viewed from the train is the approach to the platform loop line at Rayton, now disconnected and ready for lifting.
Rationalisation of railway assets. The lifting of unused tracks is now taking place along the line to Witbank. Viewed from the train is the approach to the platform loop line at Rayton, now disconnected and ready for lifting.
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Soon to become history. The platform loop line at Rayton
Soon to become history. The platform loop line at Rayton
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The 15F in the background takes the curve on the branch to Cullinan, whilst the red banner protects the adjacent line, as the track crew remove the points from the platform loop line at Rayton. The sidings on the opposite side of the station are to be lifted as well.
The 15F in the background takes the curve on the branch to Cullinan, whilst the red banner protects the adjacent line, as the track crew remove the points from the platform loop line at Rayton. The sidings on the opposite side of the station are to be lifted as well.
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Another view, showing the tight curve of the Cullinan branch
Another view, showing the tight curve of the Cullinan branch
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Luca Lategan
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Re: Mothers Day - lifting the loop at Rayton

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Didn't FOTR use this loop to drop and pick up passengers not doing the full trip???
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Chris Janisch
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Re: Mothers Day - lifting the loop at Rayton

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Yes, but we can also stop on the main platform line. It is sad though..
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