Here are a couple pf pictures I took on Friday.......
Pictures 1 and 2 are of an 18E Electric loco consist. The 18E is an upgrade of 6E class (first manufactured 1969). Appearance wise they remain pretty much the same as the 6E's. They are powerful locos.
Picture 3 and 4 shows the drivers doors - this is a recent mod to these locos and is aimed at protecting the crew from people throwing rocks as well as the odd bullet. A nuisance to the drivers as the windows on that side do not open.
Picture 5 is of an African Rail Services Loco - this is a proivate company that services mines and steel works and other industrial sites. They run a whole of lot of stock and I have not seen a loco like this (clearly American in origin) before.
Model, manufacturer, year made, anyone?
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The SD40 is 55 now!
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