Ganz farewell

EM 1246 stands at Wellington Platform 9

Photo by Jeran Petersen-Clarke

27 May 2016

EM 1246 seen from Platform 8

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ET 3471 was reserved for VIP passengers, such as media and former railway workers

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The unit was blocked off to normal passengers

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The panel behind the driver's cab

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The combined throttle, providing both power and brake functions

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The EM driver cab

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The speedometer and other dashboard controls for the unit

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The pantograph is raised using air pressure. These buttons control the raising of the pantograph

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After arrival at Melling, passengers had a few minutes to get off and take photos

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After arrival back at Wellington, the units left for the stabling yard

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The last Ganz Mavag unit to leave Wellington Station

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FT 4420 arrives as EM 1246 departs

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The unit makes its way away from the station and into the memories of those who got to ride them over the years. Aside from EM 1373 (commonly known as Super Ganz), all units will be sent to their new home in South Africa

Photo by Jeran Petersen-Clarke

27 May 2016