old STEAM LOCOMOTIVES in South Africa

Photos & text about mostly plinthed (on static display) and forgotten South African Steam Locomotives found all over South Africa - These pages seek to promote awareness and appreciation for these once living machines - Main source used to supply the text: Locomotives of the South African Railways published by Struik in 1985 - Authors: Leith Paxton & David Bourne. Thanks to all photographers. Please contact me if your photo is not credited correctly.

Showing posts with label Locomotive Graveyard. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Locomotive Graveyard. Show all posts
08 July 2010

Jan Kempdorp - 93 Ammo Depot

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All the photos in this entry are kind courtesy of Jacque & John Wepener . WHY ARE SOME OLD SAR LOCOMOTIVES STORED AT 93 Ammo Depot, Jan ...
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14 June 2010

Paddock - KZN, Locomotive Graveyard (former ACR engines)

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Alfred County Railway (ACR) is an abandoned narrow gauge railway in South Africa, which ran from the southern transport hub of Port Shepsto...
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22 September 2009

Queenstown Station - Locomotive Graveyard

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On 27 August 2009 we visited the locomotive graveyard at Queenstown station. The locomotives were guarded by a security firm. It is not a pr...
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
My interest: Local SA & DSWA/SWA Steam Railway History; Please contact me if you can help with relevant corrections, information or photos.
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