A charter freight train, hauled by wonderful 25NC 3437, has just crossed the Modder River bridge near Perdeberg. This moment was captured during an exciting Farrail tour. Many thanks to the New C... (more)

A marvoulus charter freight train in South Afrika with 25NC 3437. This moment was captured during an exciting Farrail tour. Many thanks to the New Cape Central Railway team.

As the mainline and national road fade into the distant background, Class 25NC No. 3437 finds itself truly immersed in a captivating world, far removed from the hustle and bustle of civilization..... (more)

In the midst of an unusually stormy day in the Karoo, just a stone's throw away from the banks of the Vaal River, Class 25NC No. 3437 charges forward with its formidable freight consist, ascending... (more)

On a chilly winter's night, beneath the weathered coaling stage, a nostalgic journey to yesteryear unfolds, embraced by the presence of Class 25NC No. 3437 (in the foreground) and Class 25NC No. 3... (more)

For the first time in history, a large mainline locomotive - class 25NC No.3437 - storms into the terminal station of Douglas. Taken during a Farrail Photographic Tour, organised and run by the N... (more)

On a historic late afternoon, the impressive and alluring Class 25NC No. 3437 steams towards the small Karoo town of Douglas. Taken during a Farrail Photographic Tour, organised and run by the Ne... (more)

'Shimmering Steel' On a historic late afternoon in the small agricultural town of Douglas, the impressive and alluring Class 25NC No. 3437 shimmers in the warmth of the setting sun. Taken during... (more)

'Historic Return of a mighty Queen' On a cold winter's morning just outside of Belmont in the Karoo, a historic event took place in late June 2023! After a hiatus of more than 30 years, steam ma... (more)

With the final warm rays of sunshine gradually vanishing behind the mountains, the Fish Hoek shuttle from Simon's Town glimmers with its soothing warmth as it gracefully maneuvers through the wind... (more)

The Simon's Town shuttle from Fish Hoek winds its way along the picturesque False Bay coastline, embracing the breathtaking curves of Glencairn. In the distance, a South African Naval ship stands ... (more)

As Arctic clouds roll in from the south, the two Blue Train Class 20Es - in an unsusual 'elephant style' coupling - and their northbound container consist glide effortlessly along the Karoo steel ... (more)

'Gliding along the Steel Highway' With Klerksdorp in sight, a Rovos Rail train bound for Cape Town smoothly glides through Stilfontein, located on the outskirts of Klerksdorp. The train is hauled... (more)

On this chilly winter morning, the majestic Rovos Rail makes its way northward across the Moorivier in Potchefstroom, South Africa, pulled by two vintage class 5E1 electric locomotives.

'A Ride down Cosmos Avenue' Sandstone Estate's Class NGG16 No. 113, a majestic steam locomotive built in 1939, proudly led the first train to the picturesque balloon at Grootdraai on the third ... (more)