Zimbabwe 1992 Part 2 by Nigel Lawrence

Nigel visited Zimbabwe in 1992 and this video in two parts is his record of that visit. I assume this was a TEFS trip. In Part 2, we see Garratts and a couple of diesels in action at several locations. The two which are clear are the Baobab Hotel which overlooks the railway near Hwange Coal Mine and Mbalabala which is south east of Bulawayo. We see one or more depots and workshops which I can't identify. Perhaps someone else can. I am not an expert on Garratts but I assume all of these were built by Beyer Peacock, England and I can detect various different classes an wheel arrangements. Perhaps someone can provide more details. Amongst the several classes and wheel arrangements we see No. 747 which is appropriately named Jumbo!

Nigel Lawrence
17th May 1943 – 30th April 2025
Nigel was born in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. He studied Chemistry at Nottingham University, where he met his wife, Joan. They were married in 1965 and had two children: Keith and Sandra.
Nigel began his career as a chemist. He later became a management consultant, pioneering the integration of early computers into companies’ business models. His career included roles at IBM, Phillips, Price Waterhouse Coopers, and Diageo.
Nigel served as a Parish Councillor in East Bridgford before being elected to represent East Bridgford Ward on Rushcliffe Borough Council holding this position for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2019.
One of Nigel's greatest hobbies was his love for steam locomotives. He took adventurous trips to countries where steam trains were still in operation, including China, Cuba, Germany, Indonesia, Pakistan, Ukraine and Zimbabwe, .
Nigel's health had been declining for some years. After a minor heart attack earlier this year, followed by a series of complications, he spent twelve weeks in hospital. Despite hopes for his return home, his health took a turn for the worse, and he passed away peacefully in Warrington Hospital, Cheshire, on April 30th. His family was by his side at the end.