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Northern Cape

Modder River

Modder River restored for the Centenary
Restored for the Centenary

Modder River Internal Topfloor
Internal top floor

Modder River Guarding the bridge
Guarding the bridge

Model of cheap ABW blockhouse there
Model of cheap ABW blockhouse there

 

Orange River Station

This blockhouse guarded the bridge over the Orange River which was the main rail route between the Cape and the north. The following clip shows the blockhouse and the old and new bridges, and also the old wagon bridge near Hopetown.

http://battlefieldwanderers.net/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Orange%20River%20Station.mp4

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