For the first time in history, a large mainline locomotive - class 25NC No.3437 - storms into the terminal station of Douglas. Taken during a Farrail Photographic Tour, organised and run by the N... (more)
On a historic late afternoon, the impressive and alluring Class 25NC No. 3437 steams towards the small Karoo town of Douglas. Taken during a Farrail Photographic Tour, organised and run by the Ne... (more)
'Shimmering Steel' On a historic late afternoon in the small agricultural town of Douglas, the impressive and alluring Class 25NC No. 3437 shimmers in the warmth of the setting sun. Taken during... (more)
'Historic Return of a mighty Queen' On a cold winter's morning just outside of Belmont in the Karoo, a historic event took place in late June 2023! After a hiatus of more than 30 years, steam ma... (more)
A candidate for restoration, hopefully. No 3457 was one of the fleet of ninety condensing Class 25's that were eventually converted to non-condensing locomotives when their huge condensing tenders... (more)
It's heavy and dirty work in the dust - time for a breather!
Meet Rovos Rail's latest Class 25NC acquisition. Step one in the restoration process: Remove siderods and clean and lubricate all bearings to prepare the loco for the trip to Pretoria. The two ... (more)
