A loaded ore train snakes through a S curve in the late afternoon between Loop 6 & 7 with some thunder clouds building up in the back.
43088 leads a short train north approaching Loop 2 on the West Coast to cross a loaded ore train heading south to Saldanha.
Saiccor No. 2, ex SAR Class 19D No. 2633, is about to leave the Timber Exchange Yard at Umkomaas on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast for the short haul up to the mill with a load of 11 timber wagons.... (more)
The Indian Ocean forms the backdrop, as 37-061 / 37-025 / 37-063 cross the Umgababa Bridge on their way down to Umkomaas on the KwaZulu Natal South Coast with a load of coal for the Sappi / Saicco... (more)
Over the last few years (for me personally), Saiccor No. 2, ex SAR Class 19D No. 2633, has been the most elusive of the three Saiccor Class 19D locomotives, in terms of photo opportunities versus ... (more)
Willows Farm Crossing in Umlaas Road and 18-246 is at the head of this "Python" (65 x C Type Wagons) with a load of coal for Cato Ridge from Northern KwaZulu Natal. These "Pythons&... (more)
An empty ore train appears through a cut as it crosses the Kromrivier in the Northern Cape between Loop 6 and 7.
Metrorail's Business Express that runs between Cape Town and Hugenote in Paarl approaches Klapmuts in the afternoon.
A loaded ore train is close to its destination at Saldanha, seen here crossing the Berg river outside Velddrif.
A Metro train running from Cape Town to Wellington drops down the grade as it approaches Muldersvlei late in the afternoon.
The Slanghoek mountains provide the backdrop as a special Blue Train runs along between Malan and Soetendal heading back to Johannesburg.
Class 35 diesels (GE U15C) with the daily malt train climbs up Houwhoek pass from Bot river.
Coasting past the Home signal, and into the station, is Umgeni Steam Railway's magnificently restored ex-SAR class 19D number 2685 "Wesley". This Station was closed in 1990 and all signals removed... (more)
Two class 35s and a shunter wagon are busy climbing the grade between Malmesbury and Moorreesburg heading to Piketberg.
18686 leads a special Blue Train back to Johannesburg after arriving in Cape Town earlier in the day.
