Train Pictures Steam Safari

Steam Safari by Ron Nell. From the immaculate Class 24's of the George-Knysna branch line, to the giant 25NC workhorses that once plied the arterial routes of the Great Karoo, "Steam Safari" introduces a feast of different locomotives against a changing pageant of backgrounds:

· GMAM Garratts on the Outeniqua Pass and the crocodile River Gorge;
· Class 16E on a long, fast run to Kimberley;
· Class 15F at Springs Locomotive Depot;
· Class 12AR and 15AR on the Port Elizabeth line;
· Double-headed 19D's in the Little Karoo;
· The "Apple Express" . . . . . . and many more. You can purchase this DVD from www.trainpictures.com.au

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[LifeofRail]

@ac124278 Hiya, i'm afraid you may find your wrong there. No steam has worked in the George or Mossel Bay area for a few years now. The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe no longer exists. All the locos are standing in Voorbaai shed (my old workplace) rotting away. Atlantic rail in CT and a few other groups run steam but as for the Choo Tjoe there has been nothing for a few years. Very sad indeed but unfortunately its true.

[ac124278]

@LifeofRail but my point is they r still a few running on the Outeniqua choo tjoe

[LifeofRail]

@ac124278 Rovos is still running and Transnet Museum still have a few locos but as for Outeniqua choo tjoe taht is long gone. I was a fireman on the Knysna line and most of the locos that we once had are standing at Voorbaai in terrible condition. Only the private steam groups like FOTR, AR, Reefsteamers and a few others are keeping the show going with no help from government or Transnet!!

[ac124278]

@LifeofRail Hey now at least we still have Rovos Rail, Outeniqua choo tjoe, and the Transnet Railway Museums preserved steam locomotive fleet and from the looks of it they are all here tostay!!! ;)

[LifeofRail]

Great stuff Ron, if only it was still like this today! Its terrible to think just about every locomotive and most of the lines shot in this clip are now history! Most of the locos which were even preserved at the time are now scrapped, others lay destroyed and stripped of all parts. Such a sad ending to a once wonderful country!!

[rwemyss1]

Yes it is a 16E, I only ever saw one on the SAR and it was just a fleeting glance at Jhb station.

[garthvictor]

Not absolutely sure but it could be a USA built "big bill" 4-6-2. Or maybe Class 16e.

[rwemyss1]

What class of engine is pulling the train at the end of the video?

rwemyss1.