East African Steam in 1978

By the mid 1960s East African Railways & Harbours had become the East African Railways Corporation: but this was not to survive and the system was eventually split into Kenya Railways, Uganda Railways and Tanzanian Railways. However, in 1978, steam was still very much in evidence

 
Nairobi to Athi River

A 60 Class heads a freight train as it transits Nairobi Yard for the Nanyuki Branch.  PHOTO - James Waite

An unkempt 11 Class tank shunts (switches) in Nairobi Yard.  PHOTO - James Waite

Once 1101 was pristine in crimson lake livery:  by 1978 it was looking very sad.  PHOTO - James Waite

      While a Kenya Railways diesel arrives with a freight, "irregular" 5931 Ulguru Mountains awaits the right away.  PHOTO - James Waite

(The other "irregulars" - i.e. with names not starting with "Mount" - were:  5902 Ruwenzori Mountains;  5932 Ol'donyo Sabuk; and 5934 Menegai Crater)

5904 Mount Elgon arriving Athi River with a freight train for Nairobi.  PHOTO - James Waite

5904 Mount Elgon awaiting the right away from Athi River.  PHOTO - James Waite

With a traditional caboose bringing up the rear, 5904 Mount Elgon, departs Athi River for Nairobi.  Note the US-style railway crossing sign.  PHOTO - James Waite

East African Steam 1978