East African Railways Corporation

Voi to Moshi  1971

Robert W Bridger 

The following photographs are a selection from Robert's extensive transport website at  http://www.90937.co.uk   I am grateful to Robert for allowing me to use these photographs which were taken on a visit to Kenya and Tanzania in September 1971.
The massive twelve wheeled tender of a 29 Class photographed at Tabora, the junction on the Tanganyikan Central Line for the branch to Mwanza on Lake Victoria.  The photograph is included to portray the locomotive type and the typical East African Railways diamond WHISTLE sign.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger
Passenger train between Moshi (in Tanzania) and Voi headed by an  ex-Burma Railways 55 Class 5510.  In later years Kenya trains would terminate at the frontier town of Taveta.  The photograph was taken from an aluminium first class coach which is preceded in the consist by the Restaurant Car.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger
Another shot of the same train shown above.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger
A 90 Class heads a tank train near Voi.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger
The following photographs are a selection from Robert's extensive transport website at www.30937.co.uk   I am grateful to Robert for allowing me to use these photographs which were taken on a visit to Kenya and Tanzania in September 1971.
The Giesel ejector, arguably, spoiled the Garratts - as did running with the water tank covers open!  PHOTO Robert W Bridger

The Giesel ejector, arguably, spoiled the Garratts - as did running with the water tank covers open!  PHOTO Robert W Bridger

5508 is guided back past Voi's massive water tower.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger
An unidentified 59 Class heads a heavy freight in the vicinity of Voi.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger
The same train and typical red murram soil.  PHOTO Robert W Bridger

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