Sandstone Heritage Trust - Rail News

RN 219 - Peckett saddle tank says goodbye to Bloemfontein


It was less than a week ago that this locomotives restoration companion was loaded for the private 2ft narrow gauge railway at Sandstone Estates in the Eastern Free State.This is another unique restoration achievement with 2 ex Sena Sugar (Mozambique) Locos coming out of the shop at the same time.


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Always modest Lukas and Anna Nel did not include themselves in this photograph of the restoration team
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Big, Bold and forthright this saddle tank stands as a living example of great British engineering..Peckett were undoubtedly among the best of breed.