A lucky meet! Five U26C's, four colour schemes, two owners. Transnet Freight Rail's line from Mafikeng to Krugersdorp runs right past Rand Uranium's Millsite loading point. Sheltam no.5 pauses bet... (more)

Sheltam's No.5 is a GE(SA) U26C, built new in 1977 for Douglas Colliery as their no. D5. Now it is part of the Sheltam fleet operating the rail system for Rand Uranium at Randfontein, west of Joha... (more)

In the 1980's Randfontein Estates Gold Mine (REGM), west of Johannesburg, became well known in the railfan community for its rail system operated by ex- SAR class GMA 4-8-2 + 2-8-4 garratts. The g... (more)

A couple of birds swoop over the new Lafarge Cement plant, perhaps disturbed by the passing of the Cape Town - Johannesburg "Premier Classe". When it opens, this cement plant will be served by rai... (more)