South Africa in 1997
'The Union Limited Zambezi'

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Day 3 - Tuesday May 6 1997
Mafeking - Gaberone

With 25NC 3501 Mafeking - Gaberone (eventually.)

Stranded in Nafikeng ! May 6 1997

Stranded in Nafikeng ! May 6 1997

Overnight, running very late, between Vryburg and Mafeking oil burning 25NC 3501 failed with a blocked burner. The loco and train were towed to Mafeking station where we awaited the arrival of a fitter from Beaconsfield depot, Kimberley. May 1997

Overnight, running very late, between Vryburg and Mafeking oil burning 25NC 3501 failed with a blocked burner. The loco and train were towed to Mafeking station where we awaited the arrival of a fitter from Beaconsfield depot, Kimberley. May 6 1997

SAR 25NC 3501 at Mafeking. Big locos for 3'6" ! May 1997

SAR 25NC 3501 at Mafeking. Big locos for 3'6" ! May 6 1997

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