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NGG16 number 113, the hydraulic test with a little help from the 19th century

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The recently retubed number 113 has undergone and passed its hydraulic test with the aid of a pump dating back to 1890.

Originally steam driven, the pump saw service in Bloemfontein until the 1970’s when the depot literally ran out of steam and it was converted to air operation and, as our pictures show, is still giving sterling service.

     

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