Random Bollocks From A Semi-Retired Foamer!

Way back in the thrilling year that was 2006, I joined a few mates on a cane train hunting trip to Fiji. Recently some of these photos have been found and, given a lack of anything else that I can do with them, I shall inflict them upon viewers here.
Should you have an interest in photos away from the sugar tramways, or are just really bored, feel free to mosey on over to my SRF Travel Blog.

LAUTOKA 14

We were around half way through our Fiji invasion when we came across Lautoka Sugar Mill #21 (Clyde DHI-71 57-159 of 1957), minus side rods, outside Nadi Airport.
She was stuck, with a long rake of full cane trucks behind.
While I've no idea of the story behind what had occured, #21 soon racked off towards the mill in disgrace, leaving her work to be completed by mill loco #14 (Clyde HD-3R  68-655 of 1968).
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Unsure of the place name, but is very near to Nadi Airport. #14 had rescued the load of #21 and was on its way to the mill. #10 (Clyde HG-3R 65-437 of 1965) was sitting on the next truck, doing very little whatsoever).
It stopped here for a while, and an invitation to look on the loco was quickly accepted.

#14 about to pass under the trees at Natovo (according to my notes, but spelt wrong on photo).

#14 crossing the Vuda Point turnoff.
The mountain range in the background often referred to as 'The Sleeping Giant' due to the way it looks from some angles.

While awaiting #14 at Lautoka Sugar Mill, a disgraced Lautoka #21 arrived back at Lautoka Mill.
You will note the missing side-rods are sitting on the footplate.
Correction: Not MARGAM ex Milliquin Mill (thanks to Tom Badger and Mitch Zunker)

More 2006 rail action from Fiji 

coming soon.

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Fiji Transportation SIG