Sandstone has had a large Ruston Stationary engine in the “to do” line for many years and now, thanks to the assistance of Danie Pretorius, Curator of Sandstone’s Stationary Engine Museum, this magnificent engine is to be rebuilt for eventual use as a pumping engine for an irrigation system at Sandstone.
Narrow Gauge World reviews Sandstone ‘s latest book.
Narrow Gauge World is possibly the premier magazine or narrow gauge railways in the UK. Features Editor, David Joy, has been a long-time supporter of Sandstone and has given our new book a very positive review for which we thank him! His final comment on the situation of railway preservation in South Africa is a poignant statement on what is a sad current situation.
Sandstone’s latest book gets a positive review at The Railway Magazine.
The Railway Magazine, (https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk) is the top selling rail title in the UK and has been published continuously since 1897. We were pleased to receive a most positive review of our recently published book, “The Sandstone Steam Railway, the story continues” World News editor, Keith Fender, who is familiar with Sandstone, described the book as “very highly recommended”.
Father and son, Harry and John Illsley, who donated the BM Volvo tractor to Sandstone early in 2022, have now made another very special donation to Sandstone, a Boer War Scotch Cart.
Interestingly, according to various online dictionaries, the name Scotch-cart is of South African origin and is defined as a small two-wheeled cart of southern Africa with a detachable or slanting panel at the back.
The name may have a connection with the design being thought to have originated in Scotland. With its Boer War military origin, this Scotch Cart will become a welcome addition to the Sandstone Military Collection.
