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Sadly we must announce that Sandstone’s world famous mountain section from Vailima to Vailima Siding and back to Pandora Junction is being lifted for safety and security reasons.
Click here to read the full story.
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In July 2021 we featured the 1939 Dennis Trailer Pump as we acquired it, see The Dennis Fire Pump Trailer. (sandstone-estates.com)
It has now been totally restored by Janki Palmer and his team at Sandstone and is now ready for display. Have a look at our photo gallery to see the pump in all its splendour.
We could do with some help if any of our readers have information as to what decals would have been on the pump, other than the brass “Dennis” badge, as we have no reference for this. If you can help, contact Dave Richardson on
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The latest edition of Heritage Railway Magazine in the UK has given us great coverage of the restoration of NGG16A number 155 and the 3’6” loco moves from Germiston to Sandstone. Both articles are by correspondent , John Titlow, who visited Sandstone at our Stars of Sandstone event in 2019. Click here to view the stories.
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Sandstone features in the first episode of a YouTube channel called “What makes the Eastern Free State lekker?”
This episode is 30 minutes long, so we suggest you pour your favourite drink while enjoying the stunning beauty of the region.