After a relatively gentle start to the 'Great Train Race,' Class 19D No.3360 charges up a short incline towards Kaydale Station, situated on the historic Natal mainline just outside Heidelberg.

"The Great Train Race!" As the clock strikes 08:30 on the 30th of September 2023, a harmonious duet of double-headed steam locomotives resonates through Heidelberg, infusing the air w... (more)

"A Steamy Break of Dawn!" In the tranquil sidings of Klippoortjie, on the outskirts of Heidelberg, Rovos Rail's 'Great Train Race' consist, featuring the 130-year-old Class 6 No. 439 ... (more)

'Crossing the Blesbokspruit - A view from the East' Right on schedule at 8.30 AM on Heritage Day morning, Rovos Rail's Great Train Race consist, with class 19D No.3360 at the helm, cross over t... (more)

'Late afternoon on the banks of the Blesbokspruit...' Rovos Rail's steam special, the 'Heidelberg Great Train Race,' slowly makes its way out of Heidelberg and over the Blesbokspruit viaduct - an... (more)

'Sugar from Natal!' Four class 18Es and their sugar consist from Natal, slowly make their way over the Blesbokspruit viaduct.

Following a two year hiatus, steam returned to the rails in Gauteng. Rovos Rail's class 19D No.3360 with the honours, hauling a train destined for Heidelberg... Seen here at Heidelberg.

Following a two year hiatus, steam returned to the rails in Gauteng. Rovos Rail's class 19D No.3360 with the honours, hauling a train destined for Heidelberg... Seen here crossing the Blesbokspr... (more)

A typical highveld winter's afternoon is in play at Heidelberg, with some lovely golden grass and blue fluffy skies welcoming a Transnet Freight Rail train headed by two class 20Es and their empty... (more)

Two class 33s teaming up with two class 35s leading a freight up the climb from Vleidam towards Karringmelk.

Two class 33s drifting down the grade with a freight for Voorbaai outside Vleidam.