Class 19D No. 3334 teams up with GF Garratt No. 2401 to move a Union Limited steam safari out of Franschoek. Sadly, this ultra-scenic branch line, only 70km from Cape Town, was closed in 2001 and ... (more)
Garratts Class GF No. 2401 4-6-2 + 2-6-4 and Class GO No. 2575 4-8-2 + 2-8-4 were often used in a regular pairing on Union Limited steam safaris. Returning to Cape Town from Bredasdorp and Caledon... (more)
South Africa's Union Limited tour train also ventured north into other African countries. The train is seen on its way to Zimbabwe's famous Victoria Falls. NRZ 15A No. 406 'Ikolo' is in charge (NR... (more)
GF No 2401 and GO No 2575 in charge of a Union Ltd. steam special in the Western Cape
South African preserved steam was strong in 2000. Spoornet, the national operator, had a heritage arm that marketed tours under the ‘Union Limited’ banner (The Union Limited was THE No.1 luxur... (more)
