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Shovelling Forward 0714

Edwin, standing in the rear of the tender of DownsSteam's loco 106, is shovelling coal forward from the rear to where it can be used by the fireman. May 2025.
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Diana Australis said:

A beautiful restoration Graham.
3 weeks ago ( translate )

GrahamH replied to Diana Australis:

Thanks Diana. This loco was restored because it is the only loco made in the former Toowoomba Foundry which has not been cut up for scrap. It was made in 1914 and started work on Qld Railways in 1915. It is the reason DownsSteam exists.
3 weeks ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

A great help to the fireman! Having to go into the tender while firing out on the road makes twice the work. I agree with Diana about the restoration. The old lady looks great.
2 weeks ago

GrahamH replied to Loose_Grip/Pete:

Thanks Pete. True words. When he had finished the coal was all piled up against the boards above the shovel plate.
2 weeks ago

Don Sutherland said:

Outstanding capture.
2 weeks ago

GrahamH replied to Don Sutherland:

Thanks Don.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Fantastic shot!
2 weeks ago

GrahamH replied to William Sutherland:

Thanks William.
2 weeks ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A great capture, Graham. That would be a very uncomfortable job in summer!
2 weeks ago

GrahamH replied to tiabunna:

Thanks George. Not too bad on the C16 tender, worse on the BB18 tender which is deeper, and more dodgy when one is standing on coal rather than the steel floor to do the work.
12 days ago
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