Embarking on a grand historic journey, the formidable Class 25NC No. 3437 and her immense freight train thunder with power along the quaint Karoo branch line to Douglas. Captured during a Farra... (more)

With a majestic burden in tow, the elegant class 25NC - No.3437 - gracefully ascends a gentle incline in the untamed, yet enchanting Karoo landscape. The mighty engine, an embodiment of history, c... (more)

Having traversed the relatively flat plains of the Karoo between Belmont and Broadwaters, Class 25NC No. 3437 embarks on a historic journey, venturing into uncharted territory. This remarkable loc... (more)

25NC 3437 speeds a freight train out of Kloofeind station towards Kimberley. The stoker is in action. The picture was captured during an exciting Farrail tour. Many thanks to the New Cape Central... (more)

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)

A candidate for restoration, hopefully. No 3457 was one of the fleet of ninety condensing Class 25's that were eventually converted to non-condensing locomotives when their huge condensing tenders... (more)

It's heavy and dirty work in the dust - time for a breather!