he sun has only just slipped below the horizon, with the final golden hues fading into a canvas of deepening blues and purples as nautical twilight settles over the winter sky... Meanwhile, a P... (more)

Rovos Rail are surely a contender for the title of "The Most Luxurious Train in the World". Looking at this view of "the varnish", it is easy to see why.

The 19-coach Cape Town - Pretoria "... (more)

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.

On a warm September afternoon, just south-east of South Africa's capital city, Tshwane (Pretoria), North British-built Class 19D No. 3360 - ‘Shaun’ - powers his way up a steep incline on the o... (more)

On a warm September afternoon, just south-east of South Africa's capital city, Tshwane (Pretoria), North British-built Class 19D No. 3360 - ‘Shaun’ - powers his way up a steep incline on the o... (more)

On a delightful Friday afternoon, to the east of Pretoria, a splendid double-header of historic steam locomotives roars along the Greenview to Sentrarand mainline, heralding the 'Heidelberg Great ... (more)

As the cold and ominous skies tumble above, bringing icy temperatures in their wake, a divine break appears in the torturous clouds, welcoming the graceful presence of Rovos Rail's Cape Town bound... (more)

"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)

As the pleasant Friday evening unfolds, and the sun dips below the horizon, a magical transformation takes place in the sky. The nocturnal hues of blues and purples emerge, creating a mesmerizing ... (more)

On a delightful Friday afternoon amidst the scenic agricultural lands of the North West, nestled between Fochville and Potchefstroom, a Cape Town-bound Rovos Rail embarks on its journey, elegantly... (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.

On a typical Highveld summer afternoon, two vintage class 5E1s in the royal Rovos Rail green, charge past Fochville towards Potchefstroom with a Cape Town-bound train.

'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)