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Published: 2016-04-30 15:59:02 +0000 UTC; Views: 273; Favourites: 17; Downloads: 4
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Poor old thing but a great pic. Where was this? Thanks for the faves too.
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it was the result of mismanagement and empire building at the South African Nationanal Rail and Steam Museum in Randfontein in South Africa. 2 complete collections of vintage steam engines destroyed through one persons pig headedness
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That's awful. And I thought some of our heritage people were bad
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I call them Empire Builders and they thrive in clubs and societies, but it is also a product of the reticence people show when it comes to standing for committees or getting involved. Β And once and empire builder is in place the odds of attracting new members is small. They will end up leaving because the club or society is a personal fiefdom.Β
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They seem to be everywhere. Because they were there first they think it is their right to belittle and bully those coming along later. I left my last heritage railway because of such people and I decided never to go back.
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Sad to see and yet fascinating at the same time.
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I have to admit I had a unique glimpse into the construction of these machines, but hated that they had met their fate through official neglect and indifference.Β
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