The sun is setting, the glint is fading and it's time to call it a day! 15F 3016 catches the last light from the setting sun near Vailima.
On the Cape-Natal branch GMAM 4074 climbs the steep grade between Ceighton and Donnybrook with a mixed train in early morning light. The round huts (rondavels) are typical Zulu homes. Steam Loco... (more)
It's unlikely that this Zulu family has ever seen a GMAM Garratt before. Thirty three years after steam ended in Natal, it has returned to its old stomping grounds on the steeply graded Durban to... (more)
The first shot of the day would often be at Slabberts, as the eastbound overnight passenger would arrive just about at sunrise. It's still true 20 years later, although today the train is westbou... (more)
Arranged at very short notice due to high fire risk on the Montagu Pass, GEA 4023 crosses the Malgaarten river between George and Mossel Bay.
14CRB 4-8-2 No. 1882 leads GEA Garratt No. 4023 past the home signals at Oudtshoorn. Below freezing weather and morning sun highlight the steam. Alan Crotty recently posted a shot of this train ... (more)
An immaculate Class 24 leads an eastbound mixed frieght across the Kaaimans River Bridge.
