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| Author: | Simon Grego [ 21 Feb 2012, 10:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Cowans in South Africa |
Hi, I was in Johannesburg last week, and visited the huge works of Transnet (formally Spoornet)in Koderspoort, on my way in I saw a very nice Cowans steam crane, I would say about a 45 tonner, but due to restrictions, I couldn't get a picture of it. It did look in good condition, albeit out of use, there were also some other cranes about but I couldn't get close enough to see what manufacture they were. It is a sizeable work shop, more a main works, and good to see that the traversers on site are all still carrying their "Cowans Sheldon Built Carlilse" cast plates, and nicely painted. Cheers Simon |
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| Author: | Mick House [ 05 May 2012, 10:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cowans in South Africa |
Hi Simon As you were unable to take a photo of a Cowans Sheldon Crane in Johannesburg. I took this photograph of Cowans Sheldon 580 at Hartenbos, South Africa 22 March 2000. Attachment: Cowans Sheldon 580 at Hartenbos 22-03-2000.jpg [ 110.54 KiB | Viewed 13946 times ] And if all our readers go to this web site they will see more cranes in Africa: http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/cra ... .htm#South Africa Regards Mick |
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| Author: | Rob Morel [ 05 May 2012, 17:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cowans in South Africa |
Is this it? a little history attached to the comments also - http://www.railpictures.net/viewphoto.p ... =5#remarks |
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| Author: | Simon Grego [ 05 May 2012, 21:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Cowans in South Africa |
Rob, Yep thats the old girl, could have sworn that it was bigger than 10 tons though.... Still its a nice bit of kit. I just need to find an excuse to go back there again, fasinating main works. Cheers Simon |
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