The beauty around us at Sandstone.
Some wonderful images at sunset at the Hippo Dam. The dam wall is currently being widened, after some flood damage, as it is part of the Seb’s Railway system at Sandstone.

Imagine a 100 year old tank engine chugging along the dam wall ,  let’s open our eyes to the beauty of nature which is all around us.

A visit to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe in 2019 resulted in a splendid find, a 1931 Dodge Brothers Hunting Van which was acquired from the owner by Sandstone. After many delays, thanks to Covid and export issues in Zimbabwe, the vehicle finally arrived in South Africa in February 2023.

The Dodge Hunting Van. Bulawayo 1931.

You can read the fascinating story of this unique vehicle here.

The Sandstone Steam Railway map 2023

Over the years our railway has changed with numerous variations. Some time ago, in October 2022, we gave details of the closure of the Mountain Section. With our Easter event happening shortly we are reposting our current railway map for interest.

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The Sandstone Volunteers Association

 Over the years since Sandstone’s first event , The Great 100 in 1999, we have had many volunteers assist us with restorations and operations, more often in events but not always. We are drawing all the volunteers together in The Sandstone Volunteers Association and have recently mailed those for whom we have current contact details but we are sure we have missed someone. Our first Newsletter is on our website together with an introductory letter. Click her to see it.

There is no need to join our association, just let us who you are and what you have assisted with or would like to assist us with. We have also included a list of some of our volunteers for whom we have no current email contacts. If you know someone one the list, please let us know! We know our recent mailer will have missed someone!
Click the links below for more info:
Introductory letter
Newsletter
Prospective List