160 class 5E locomotives were built for the South African Railways (SAR) between 1955 and 1959 and today the last operational member of the class is part of Impala Platinum's fleet. Sadly, this cl... (more)
As I believe to-day is the last day of the KCR here is another Harry Daventry shot. Former British War Department 2-8-0, now KCR No 24, is believed to be waiting at Lo Wu with a train for China.
We sit in a siding while three cars pass on their return trip to Manitou Springs. Maintenance crews were replacing worn lengths of the cog drive rail. Track switches were manually operated.