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Gabor,

I believe this loco is actually ex-Rustenburg Platinum Mine, back when RPM's surface railway was 2' gauge. There IS a Sub-Nigel 0-6-2T at Gold Reef City, plinthed under the mine's headgear. Sub-Nigel was 2'6" gauge.

cheers

Paul

Interesting Paul.

I am more au fait with the situation in the USA (having some rail heritage contacts there) and the situation is often similar there too - some lines under threat and others in danger. But, one important difference in the States is that where a professional non political approach ...

The problems facing SA steam operators are the same everywhere. I found this on the excellent Polish Rail site following the announcement that Wolstyn, Europe's last working commercial steam shed is to close:

http://polishrail.wordpress.com/category/behind-the-water-tower/

Quote: It seems that the ...

Ta, menere, much appreciated. Will keep you informed.
cheers
P

Does anyone know if there is any traffic on the Balfour-Frankfort-Bethlehem line?

Who could I speak to at TFR for info?

I have long wanted to get a pic of a train crossing the magnificent bridge over the Vaal at Villiers, and the route southwards is lovely country for rail photography.

Thanks ...

Coming late to the dirty washing debate (I've been on a long road trip to look at our ailing branch lines), there are just two things to be said.

1. I am one of the many people on the e-mail list for communications from Mike Myers, SIA et al, and while I believe in open communication, some of the ...

Two or three years ago, after I showed a DVD of the Eritrean Railway to a few people, we looked seriously at arranging a FOTR trip. I've got a mate in Asmara who was willing to book us into cheap hotels and find transport cheaper than a tour agent could, and we found out how much Eritrean Railways ...