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Railway Preservation

A recent post on this web site on November 4th 2020 reflected on a 1997 document, “Where to private rail use in SA?”, that discussed the potential private rail use in South Africa and was effectively the launch template for Sandstone’s original rail industry plans for commercial and tourism operations which, as we know, were not realised. However this  ultimately led to the development of the2ft gauge Sandstone Steam Railway that is now world famous. Wilfred Mole, the driving force behind the railway, now reflects on the position of the 2ft gauge Sandstone Steam Railway in the larger picture of Railway Preservation in South Africa today. Click here to read more

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Steam Festival2020

As well as our Summer Steam Festival in February 2021 we shall be holding an Easter Steam Festival from the 2ndto the 5th April 2021. Come and join us for some steamy fun!
Full details are on the PDF

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After our very successful Spring Steam Festival in November 2020, which brought some fun back to the Free State after an extended Covid 19 lockdown, we shall be hosting another event at the end of February 2021 with more fun for our visitors.

Sandstone Summer Steam

From the 26th February until 28th February Sandstone will be offering train rides together with walking tours of the Sandstone Heritage collection. Enjoy a tour of the world famous heritage collection or just chill out at the Waenhuis Restaurant after a slow ride behind the Sandstone oxen, but most of all come and have fun with us!

Entrance is R230 for adults and R145 for children under 12.

Trains will run from 10h00 on Friday 26th , Saturday 27th  and Sunday 28th with the last train at 16h00 each day.

Please note that strict Covid 19 protocols will be followed and no one will be admitted if not wearing a mask. A screened temperature over 37.5 degrees will also result in non-admittance together with other members of the party.

For enquiries: Call 051 933 2235 or 071 658 6970

 

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There is no doubt that the Covid 19 pandemic reduced the number of visitors compared with previous years but given that there was no Cherry Festival in 2020 we were very happy at Sandstone with our event. Covid 19 seems to have closed down many things but not Sandstone! Watch this space for our next event in January 2021!

Here are some statistics from the weekend:

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James Atwell attended our Spring Festival and produced a wonderful album of the event. Click on the link:

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  1. Sandstone Spring Festival 2020
  2. Sandstone Spring Festival 2020 Day 4 Sunday 22nd November 2020.
  3. Sandstone Spring Festival 2020 Day 3 Saturday 21st November 2020.
  4. Sandstone Spring Festival 2020 Day 2 Saturday 20th November 2020.
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