A single class 35, 9 loads of coal and a shunters caboose make up a nice looking branch line train in the farmlands of the “Swartland” (the black country - named for the colour of its rich soi... (more)

A single GE class 35-400, working the weekday freight from Malmesbury to De Hoek, runs into a patch of sunlight near Rust siding in the Swartland region of the Western Cape. Fellow RP contributor ... (more)

The farmlands of the “Swartland” (the black country - named for the colour of its rich soil) surround the daily weekday freight from Malmesbury to the PPC cement factory at De Hoek, as it near... (more)

The daily freight from Malmesbury to De Hoek is leaving Rust siding, after a brief stop for a crossing with another freight. The one and only blonde lady locomotive driver in the Western Cape regi... (more)

What turned out to be Rovos Rail's last train from George to Cape Town, is seen on the outskirts of Ashton, crossing a small tributary of the Kogmanskloof river, which flows through the town.

Rovos Rail's last train from George to Cape Town runs through the valley of the Breerivier (wide river), near Bonnievale.

Between Bonnievale and Ashton, the railway twists and turns through the foothills of the Langeberge (long mountains) on 1 in 40 grades and sharp curves. Known as the Bonnievale bank, this section ... (more)

It's just about 7:00pm on a summer evening and a few commuters are making their way home along the tracks, as the weekday Cape Town - Malmesbury train departs Klipheuwel.

At Kalbaskraal station, passengers from the Saturdays only 13:50 Cape Town - Malmesbury train walk down the steps of the footbridge, laden with shopping bags. There are very few Metrorail trains ... (more)

The daily weekday freight from Malmesbury to the PPC cement factory at De Hoek passes a small family graveyard as it nears the village of Koringberg (wheat mountain) in the heart of the "Swartland... (more)

The farmlands of the “Swartland” (the black country - named for the colour of its rich soil) stretch all the way to the horizon in this panoramic view from the N7 highway, providing a beautifu... (more)

The wheat, oats and wine-producing region of the western Cape is known as the “Swartland”, the black country, named for the colour of its rich soil. This pair of class 35’s is heading north ... (more)

The weekday freight from Malmesbury to the PPC (Pretoria Portland Cement) factory at De Hoek, near Morreesburg, is passing the farm “Rondomskrik” (light heartedly translated as “roundaboutfr... (more)

Between Bonnievale and Ashton, the railway twists and turns through the foothills of the Langeberge (long mountains) on 1 in 40 grades and sharp curves. Known as the Bonnievale bank, this section ... (more)

Rovos Rail's luxury safari train is on its second last run from George to Cape Town, seen here passing through lush farmland as it approaches the small town of Bonnievale.