
The attached article has just appeared in Narrow Gauge World.
It is a fitting tribute to Lukas Nel’s integrity, dedication and skill which was displayed in huge measure during the restoration of this very rare locomotive.

The attached article has just appeared in Narrow Gauge World.
It is a fitting tribute to Lukas Nel’s integrity, dedication and skill which was displayed in huge measure during the restoration of this very rare locomotive.

The Goldsmith Gazette for April 2019 has the most fascinating article on cylinders covering everything from guns to traction engines to steam locomotives. Well worth a read! Click here to read
After receiving the required paperwork from the RSR, NG10 number 61 has passed its commissioning test at Sandstone. The final documents are now required from the RSR for the locomotive to be placed into service.
Our pictures show number 61 on the Grootdraai section during its trials.


A full listing and photo gallery of our Military Vehicle collection is now available - Click the links below to read more:
Sandstone’s third Class 91 diesel has safely arrived at Hoekfontein and has been placed in the running shed alongside sister loco 91-010. Initial examination has shown that the loco has a good engine and excellent wheels and bogies. A number of cab fittings are missing together with some electrical components but these will be retrieved from 91-016 acquired from Grindrod in 3’6” gauge some time ago.
