Zimbabwe - 15A Garratt on heavy freight charter (Pt.2), July 2017

This is Part Two of what was possibly our best charter of our recent visit to Zimbabwe was that of 14th July, when the Class 15A Garratt number 414 had a run out with every bit of spare rolling stock we could beg for!!
There were a few times when the powerful Garratt actually seemed to be having to work hard, although I doubt that the loco was really stretched very much, as most of the wagons were empty.
Anyway, with the help of some typical African scenery, we captured some really nice sequences.
Part One - • Zimbabwe - 15A Garratt...

[@williamcarrington61]

This brings back memories of the travel from Mombasa to Nairobi in 1963. The climb up through the mountain areas is not forgotten . And then a Taxi ride to Nanyuki and Treetops hotel .

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Great memories ... Andy

[@4501trainman]

Thanks for sharing this great H/D Video of the Cape Gauge Class 15A Garratt. Western Maryland Scenic was restoring Baldwin 2-6-6-2 ex-C&O Mallet #1309 to run again here in the States. But they just ran out of money,and had to stop work on it.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

It's a shame we have to be limited by money, isn't it? These Garratts in Zimbabwe are maintained by the state (at minimal cost of course) and the recent political upheaval there may well bring about the end of the road for these wonderful machines.

[@jandejong6498]

Andy and Dandan!! Thanks for the excellent images of the 15A Garratt! I see these pictures many times! Greetings from Holland.

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

Thank you very much Jan. I hope you've looked at some of my other offerings too !! Enjoy.

[@hughparkes6420]

Fantastic memories from long ago

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I'm pleased that I could bring back a few memories for you Hugh. The Garratts are truly amazing machines! ..... Andy

[@FGlover63]

7:10 love the whistle

[@AndyDandanFisherSteam]

I agree. These Garratts do have a really lovely whistle - Andy