RRL Grindrod operates this ex-TFR class 36-200 at Welkom, for ore haulage from Friedesheim and Odendaalsrus to Showgrounds Exchange. Late on a Saturday afternoon, 36-01 is returning to Welkom with... (more)
In the early 1960's, the South African Railways dieselised the railway system in South West Africa (now Namibia), with 115 class 32's (U18C1) imported from GE in the USA. Special bogies were fitte... (more)
Most of the gold bearing ore mined in the Welkom area goes to Harmony One Plant for processing. Harmony's No.10 is passing Harmony West Mine, formerly Freegold's President Brand mine No.4 shaft, w... (more)
Running long hood forward (and reminding me of a RS3!), Harmony No.1 arrives at Showgrounds Exchange with empty hoppers, to exchange with RRL Grindrod for loaded ones.
Fifty two years after being delivered to the South African Railways from the USA, this class 31 Bo-Bo (GE U12B) survives in service with Sheltam, but rebuilt with a low short hood. No.22 is seen l... (more)