Class 24s were not the usual motive power during steam days. The class would have been very suitable for this lightly laid and long branch line with its 8 reverses. The waters of the Kraai (Crow... (more)
One of the two stalwart steam locomotives operated by Friends of the Rail heads towards the ash pits. Here her fire will be prepared for the trip to Cullinan.
Typical of steam operations, which ended in 1978, one of the 19Ds then stationed at Bloemfontein Shed hauls her mixed train from Seventh Reverse. Eighth reverse is situated behind the hill on the ... (more)