HOW IS SANDSTONE COPING DURING THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD?

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Last Updated: 06 April 2020

Because 90% of the company’s employees live on the farm they are considered as a single unit with a…

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Aveling & Porter Steam Roller

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Last Updated: 06 April 2020

One non railway heritage item saved from the demise of the South African National Railway and Steam…

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Another day in the life of Sandstone Estates during the lockdown.

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Last Updated: 04 April 2020

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A sunset gallery from Sandstone.

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Last Updated: 04 April 2020

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NGG16A number 155 under restoration. Update number 6 April 2020

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Last Updated: 03 April 2020

NGG16A number 155 to use the modified engine units from number 141!

The original NGG16A number 141,…

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Sandstone’s new HET (Heavy Equipment Transporter)

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Last Updated: 31 March 2020

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March 2020 Steam Report

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Last Updated: 29 March 2020

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Easter Event 10th to 13th April Cancelled

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Last Updated: 16 March 2020

In line with President Ramaphosa’s announcement on the prohibition of gatherings of over 100…

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Autumn Gallery

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Last Updated: 11 March 2020

We think you will enjoy this short gallery of the farm in recent days.

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March 2020 Steam Report

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Last Updated: 09 March 2020

The Management of Sandstone Estates recently decided to invest in the restoration of the Class NGG…

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NGG16A number 155 under restoration. Update number 5 February 2020

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Last Updated: 27 February 2020

Work continues apace at Sandstone on the engine units for 155. The frames have been thoroughly clean…

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Sandstone’s Decauville 0-4-0T live steam model in 7/8ths scale.

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Last Updated: 25 February 2020

David Fletcher who designs live steam models for Accucraft visited us some time ago and we assisted…

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NGG16A number 155 under restoration. Update number 4 February 2020

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Last Updated: 25 February 2020

The magnetic particle inspection is now complete and the wall thickness testing complete. No cracks…

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NGG16A number 155 under restoration. Update number 3 February 2020

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Last Updated: 20 February 2020

Further news on the boiler repairs. The firebox tube plate has been polished ready for the magnetic…

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Sandstone hosted a group of 20 from the Western Cape

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Last Updated: 20 February 2020

On Sunday, 16^th February 2020, Sandstone hosted a group of 20 from the Western Cape of South Af…

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