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Warren Beck wrote:Hi Allan. Haven't made a booking yet, been waiting for things to settle down after the holidays. Going to try make a booking for sometime next week.

Hi Warren,

Sorry I will mis you unfortunately. Please give me your dates.

Yes, the hotel got sold a number of years back and was turned into condos. Let me know what your dates are. Maybe we can hook up for a beverage. Would be nice to meet a fellow FOTR member.

I stayed at the next hotel north of these coaches in September 1997. At that time they were still painted red and gray and the sign outside, no building at the time, said "Backpackers Hostel" Thanks Ian-before my ownership wich started in 2002. I wouls love to see some photos of her then if you ...

Thank you Nicola. I will be in touch. ( Thinks to self: " Now maybe if I can tie a million balloons to her....")

Regards,

Here are some photos of the train lodge in Mossel Bay as requested http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac36/AllanTrain/Santos%20Express-Mossel%20Bay/DSC_0241.jpg http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac36/AllanTrain/Santos%20Express-Mossel%20Bay/DSC_0279.jpg http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/ac36 ...

hi, I am the owner of the white train coach, used by queen Elizabeth for her SA tour in 1947, which now stands in Kaapsehoop. I would like to sell the coach to someone who would give it the attention and care it deserves. Anybody interested? Anyone have and idea of its value? and any ideas on how ...