Tracing the Tramway in Pilgrim's Rest

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Tracing the Tramway in Pilgrim's Rest

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An article by Peter Ball on the old 2ft 6in (762mm) gauge electric mine tramway whose remains are amazingly still evident in the museum town of Pilgrim's Rest. Read the full artcle here: http://www.heritageportal.co.za/article ... ng-tramway
On reaching the bottom of Robber’s Pass on a journey towards the village of Pilgrim’s Rest you will notice on your left the Golf Club, but should you glance to the right you will see at intervals elegant cast iron poles each with a curved outrigger. You may well ponder as to what they are and after three guesses will still be none the wiser. To know the answer you will have to know some of the history of Pilgrim’s Rest.
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