Contractors painting the roof of Paarl station building (one behind the lamp post on the RHS, one reflected in the window of the signal cabin) pause to watch the Blue Train as it heads through Paa... (more)

The 14E/14E1s are rated by many as the ugliest looking locomotives on TFR. The designers of the prototypes at SLM certainly did not have aesthetics in mind when they drew up the bodywork! Two 'ugl... (more)

The Blue Train is one of South Africa's premier luxury trains (the other being Rovos Rail). Its origins date back to 1923 when the 'Union Limited' and 'Union Express' luxury trains were introduced... (more)