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Preparation for Thermit Weld

Photograph by Steve Strike, Outback Photographics - © AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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SA Premier Mike Rann and NT Chief Minister Clare Martin ignite the Thermit Weld

Photograph by AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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Thermit Welding process in action

Photograph by AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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Spectators at the site of the Thermit Weld Ceremony

Photograph by Steve Strike, Outback Photographics - © AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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SA Premier Mike Rann and NT Chief Minister Clare Martin after igniting the Thermit Weld

Photograph by Steve Strike, Outback Photographics - © AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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ADrail's Welding Crew remove the mould from the weld

Photograph by Steve Strike, Outback Photographics - © AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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Some of ADrail's Southern Tracklaying Crew at the site of the Thermit Weld Ceremony

Photograph by Steve Strike, Outback Photographics - © AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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Rail showing Thermit Weld prior to completion

Photograph by Steve Strike, Outback Photographics - © AustralAsia Railway Corporation
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