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NEWSLETTER NO: VIITH TH30 MARCH — 9 APRIL 2017
We recently had a successful Easter weekend event with over 500 visitors. This was followed by a corporate group from Switzerland, and we are having another event over the Heritage Weekend on Saturday, 30th April 2016. By not having a Stars event this year, we have had an opportunity to significantly expand the capabilities as well as concentrate on having more mini events.
This year we worked hard to get the Cosmos timing right. In fact we have made Cosmos the theme of this newsletter because they will all be gone by the time the next one comes out. It was planted largely to bolster our seed stocks but it has turned out to be a stunning year. We will be working hard to make it really good for 2017. The current plan is to plant 70ha of Cosmos, together with other flowers.
Our specially bred tri-colour Cosmos with Magenta comes alive as twilight approaches
It is lonely being a Sunflower on a Cosmos farm?
SANDSTONE STEAM WEEKENDS
SAR Steam Tours Free State Tour
29 March to 13 April 2017
Sandstone Happenings
Our Easter Steam Event proved to be a great success with over 500 visitors during the two days of 26 and 27 March. For our future weekend events we have changed our fare structure for the weekends by discontinuing specific train fares and introducing an entrance fee which will include unlimited train travel. This means that visitors will be able to ride both the Mountain Wanderer and Lesotho Meander and as many times as they prefer. The fares for our other attractions remain unchanged. Full details can be seen on our website on this link:
http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/sandstone/General/20160404/ Sandstone_Special_Steam_Events_Rev_April_2016.pdf
Further to the item on page 3 of Newsletter V in February, in conjunction with Germiston-based Reefsteamers, Switzerland-based SAR Steam Tours will be running a 13-day Main Line Tour from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein and along the line to Bethlehem, to coincide with the Stars of Sandstone 2017 event. Sandstone is fully supportive of this train and three locomotives from the Sandstone 3'6” collection will be in action, namely David Shepherd's 15F 3052, GMAM 4079 and 19D 2654. For bookings and further information please contact SAR Steam Tours or on their website, [email protected]
GMAM 4079 “Lyndie Lou” will be in action in 2017
A full pictorial report can be seen in the Weekly Steam Reports (see last page for links)
UPCOMING STEAM WEEKENDS 2016
Workers Day Weekend
Youth Day Weekend
Women's Day Weekend
Saturday, 30 April 2016
Saturday, 18 June 2016
Saturday, 6 August 2016
Contact Larissa on +27(0)76 024 6188 / or Alina on +27(0)51 933 2235 / or Leigh on +27(0)79 327 7649 /
[email protected]@[email protected]
Thanks to a previous visit to the USA by a Sandstone director our two locomotive drivers at the Easter Weekend event were presented with USA style driver's caps from the Durango and Silverton Railway in Colorado. These very American styled hats with grey and white stripes certainly added an international flavour to the footplate.
LOOKING THE PART
Drivers Gert Jubileus (L) and Les Labuschagne sporting their new headgear
Our Autumn light — the best in the world for photographers
Hayley Mole, who visited Sandstone recently as part of the Young Investors tour, paid a s h o r t v i s i t t o o u r Bloemfontein facility where she made the acquaintance of our restored 19D 2654 “Hayley”, named after her.
HAYLEY & HAYLEY
SteamyType News
10CR #771
UNDERGOES
A COSMETIC
RESTORATION
The sole survivor of its class, 10CR No: 771 was built by North British in Glasgow in 1910 as a Class 10C for the Central South African Railways (CSAR) for use on passenger trains in the Johannesburg area. Although allocated CSAR No: 1007, it never carried this number as it was not delivered until after the Union of South Africa that year and the formation of South African Railways. Of the twelve locomotives of its class, 771 was one of 10 reboilered to become Class 10CR. 771 also saw service in the Cape Town area and ended her days shunting. By 1973, all the Class 10CR locos were withdrawn but 771 survived, being sold to Lorraine Gold mines in Welkom in February 1971, a most unlikely destination for an express passenger locomotive! In 1977, it suffered a major derailment and was set aside for scrapping. The loco foreman at Lorraine decided in 1979 to rebuild the loco and in July 1981, it was returned to service. When the Lorraine rail system was closed in the 90s, 771 was acquired by Sandstone and plinthed next to Hoekfontein Station. Sadly, it was in poor external condition and has now been cosmetically restored by Gert Jubileus and his team. A fitting tribute for this last survivor, now 106 years old. The locomotive is to be named “Eunice” after Wilfred Mole's late mother.
Sandstone's diminutive Decauville locomotive built in 1899 and rescued from the Dombe Grande Sugar Estate in Angola in 2005, has been immortalised even smaller in a 7/8ths (7/8 inches to 1 foot, 1: 13, 7) scale model by Accucraft in the UK. You can have a look at this splendid representation on the link below. Interestingly the company also features a scale model of Sandstone's NG15 “Kalahari”, No: 17, sadly now out of production.
Our thanks to Geoff Pethick for this information.
https://www.accucraft.uk.com/products/decauville-type-1-live-steam-0-4-0t-in-78ths-scale/
STEAM IN TEXAS
A MINIATURE DECAUVILLE
The Decauville at Stars of Sandstone 2014. Picture by Alex Reichle
NGG13 Garratt No: 50, sister to our own No: 49, has been based at the Hempstead and Northern Railroad in Texas for many years. Recently it was returned to steam at this private venture by the Bucher family. Garratt Bucher sent us this picture of its recent test.
(Inset at top) Dennis Moore sent us thisphoto of 771 at work at Lorraine. Gert Jubileus’ picture shows the work done on the locomotive, the full story of the restoration can be seen in the Weekly Steam Reports (see last page for links).
Setting the tone for 2017 - flowers along the line at Vailima
Military MattersTHE HUMBLE JERRY CAN THE MARMON HERRINGTON MKIV
On Tuesday, 12 April 2016, a group from the SA Armour Museum headed by Lt. Col. Raymond Hohls visited Sandstone for few days of team building.
SA SCHOOL OF ARMOUR
50th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
THE SA ARMOUR MUSEUM VISIT
O n e o f t h e e n d u r i n g inventions from World War 2 is the Jerrycan which has become a generic term these days for a petrol container. Back in the early days of the war the Allies came across this remarkable piece of German designed equipment and made it their own.
Andy Selfe continues his story of the rebuild of the Marmon Herrington MkIV armoured car with a slight detour through his family possessions. Click on the link below to see the latest episode.
The interior of the Marmon Herrington is rapidly taking shape. Picture by Andy Selfehttp://armouredcarmk4.blogspot.co.za/
The SA School of Armour under whose wing the SA Armour Museum falls, celebrated its 50th Birthday recently with a Military Ball in Bloemfontein.
This glittering occasion was attended by military personnel and local dignitaries. The SA School of Armour was also awarded the freedom of the city of Bloemfontein by Mayor Thabo Manyoni during the evening's proceedings.
Our picture shows the senior personnel from the School of Armour who are also actively involved in the SA Armour Museum, which itself will celebrate 20 years in September. Mr Les Labuschagne, well known to Sandstone visitors, was also admitted to the Museum as the first civilian volunteer.
http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/general/20160406/The_Jerrycan.pdf
Click on the link to read this fascinating story of the Jerrycan and its contribution to the Allied victory in 1945.
Front Row: Brig Gen Hans Heinze (Rtd), Brig Gen André Retief, GOC SA Army Armour Formation, Maj Gen Lawrence Smith, Deputy Chief of the SA Army, Brig Gen Chris Gildenhuys, Directors Operations JOPS and Mr Les Labuschagne, Sandstone Estates
Back Row: Brig Gen (Rev) Marius Cornelissen (Rtd), previous Chaplain General of the SANDF; Lt Col David Speak, acting Officer Commanding the School of Armour; Lt Col Raymond Hohls, SA Armour Museum, and Lt Col Shaun Carroll, School of Armour
Brig Gen Heinze (14 Dec 1990 to 10 Dec 1993), Brig Gen Gildenhuys (10 Dec 1993 to 11 Oct 1996) and Brig Gen Retief (28 Nov 1996 to 9 Dec 2004) are previous commanders of the School of Armour. Brig Gen Cornelissen served as the chaplain of the School of Armour.
A warm welcome was extended by Sandstone's Alina Halafu where after they adjourned for a m e e t i n g i n t h e Conference Room. After a short session they started on their t e a m b u i l d i n g programme by In-spanning Oxen. Not the easiest exercise as the pictures show but it all worked out with team work.
We’don’t know if there’s a World Record for Afrikaner Horn Length, but if there is, we’d like to go for it
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MODEL A CLUB OF SA
Classic Cars
Stars of Sandstone 2015 was defined by the number of varied photographs featuring the Model A Fords of Julian Wills and Mike Liesegang.
The iconic picture of Stars of Sandstone 2015? In this case by David Benn
Sandstone's 1931 Model A Coupe will be a willing participant at Stars in 2017
In 2017 Mike and Julian will be bringing more members of the Model A Club to participate in the event. The cars will actively participate for photography with the many attractions and their owners will wear period dress for the occasion. It is envisaged that there will be a dedicated area for the Model A's in a “Ford through the Ages area” and owners of older model Fords are encouraged to bring their vehicles for display. Julian has also offered to do a presentation and club display on the Model A in conjunction with The Vintage and Veteran Club from Johannesburg who are also expected to attend with their splendid vehicles.
Tom Kirkland reports:
I think it is time for me to give you a report on the latest developments on the TC.
As mentioned before, I had completed the upholstery, done the re-wiring using the new harness and also had all the instruments serviced and I then re-fitted them. The motor timing was setup and the carbs connected. Now for the final operation, I then operated the self-starter?????? — Music! Music! — The motor started!!! At an idle. No strange noises -- all perfect. I checked the oil pressure gauge. OK, that was looking good. As I was waiting for some parts for the generator, the fan was not
working, so after about three minutes I revved the motor a little, then switched off.
I then began one of the last operations, which was to replace the hood and frame. That went fairly easily. But, still needed to be stretched forward a little.
The generator was now ready and was fitted with the fan belt, so it was again time to start the motor. At this point “Disaster Struck”. No matter what I did the motor would not start, only spluttered and coughed back through the carbs. I checked the timing, TDC, and about everything else. On removing the rocker cover, I found the studs had pulled loose, and the 19 thou gap was
several times larger. Now, Mr Mole was due to call to see the progress on his TC. What could I tell him? Any way, he took it in his stride, and I had to agree with him, when he said, “Better now, than on the road later.”
My friend, Dave Wheeler, of 'Craftsman's Auto', in Benoni, wants to get the car soon so he can make and fit new studs and give it a final Electronic Tune-up. “I have done this many times before”, he said, they are old engines, one should expect these setbacks.
What started off as “A Good Service” has finally turned out to be a 15 month project. But I have learned a lot about Old Classic Cars, and have enjoyed every moment of it! Hopefully the TC will be it at next year's Stars event! That will be its final test!
MG TC UPDATE
The dashboard and interior of the TC. Picture by Tom Kirkland
PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES
After a successful trial run last year, Reefsteamers have planned a new event together with the Tiger Moth Club, Vintage and Veteran Car Club and a number of photographic societies. It will also see the return to steam of David Shepherd's 15F No: 3052, “Avril”, after a major overhaul initiated by Sandstone which began in Spring 2015. 3052 will double head with Reefsteamers' 15F No: 3046, “Janine”, itself a celebrity, as it was one of the pilot engines used on the Royal train in 1947. Double heading is rare these days with limited steam workings, so this event should not be missed, read more at bookings can be done at
www.reefsteamers.com,
Reefsteamers 15F #3046 “Janine” is buzzed by
a Tiger Moth at last year's event.
Picture byDave Richardson
Look carefully and you will see the Maluti Mountains in the background
THE WATERLOO BOY TRACTOR
RESTORATIONVintage Transport & AgricultureSYMONS 1924 HALF TENT WAGON
Sandstone is extremely fortunate to have some experienced craftsmen to call on for restoration work. On Sandstone's latest acquisition, Ox Wagon specialist, Erik Holm reports:
Symons started a wagon works in King William's Town in 1887 which grew to the most productive factory in the Eastern Cape under the name “Buffalo Wagon and Carriage Works”. His axles were supplied by Oldbury in Wednesbury (England), but from 1909-1928 they were stamped “Symons, K.W.T.” where after Oldbury's name reappears. When he stopped wagon making in the late 1930's, he had produced over 3000 wagons.
This wagon is a half tenter, much preferred by transport riders and big game hunters who made up the bulk of Symons' custom. It dates from 1924. The wagon shows all the Symons characteristics (square plate on buck beam
hook, shaped front end of “houtlangwa”), but lacks the two-rivet binding of the rear tong – perhaps this is a replacement tong.
Restoration
In 2016 when we restored the wagon, the original paintwork was eroded, one buck beam and one W-iron broken, some felloes badly splintered and pitted and the rear step, one toolbox and canvas gone. Apart from this, the wagon was relatively sound, and we could retain all the original parts – including the Oregon floor boards. Paintwork by Klaus Schaer is a copy of Symons style on other wagons. We added a fairly complete set of tax license plates of the Transvaal, where this wagon operated.
Half the fun of going to someone else's show is to go there in style. Sandstone recently participated at the Clocolan Show in March and we used our 1950's Diamond T horse and trailer to transport items to the show. This vintage tractor and engine fair has been held since 1989. Tractor displays and ploughing competitions are just part of the weekend attractions. Clocolan is some 51 kms from Sandstone along the R26 road towards Bloemfontein.
Before and After of this beautiful Wagon
Sandstone's vintage Diamond Truck and low bed set off for Clocolan. Picture by Des Clarke
In our last edition we featured our interest in acquiring mules as animal drawn transport was a huge factor in times gone by. We now have four animals on the farm and our picture below shows “Big Boy” and “Shorty” taking a breather during one of their first training sessions.
THE CLOCOLAN SHOW
MULES IN TRAINING
We have started a breeding herd of “Bont Afrikaners”. A full article will appear in the next edition
Vintage Transport & Agriculture
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This story really began at the time of the “Avontuur Adventurer “ in September 2005 when Sandstone took their fully restored NG15 locomotive No: 17 down to Port Elizabeth and ran a special tour train over the full length of the narrow gauge line, some 285 kms, to Avontuur including the Patensie branch.
At Avontuur, a Director of Sandstone met with Jimmy Zondagh, a prominent fruit farmer in the district. Jimmy had two special John Deere Orchard tractors, both un-restored and non-runners, a model AO and 60 Orchard. After discussions it was agreed that Sandstone would take both tractors; return the AO fully restored to Jimmy and in turn retain the 60.
Chris Wilson was at the time living and working in Gauteng, and looking for something to do at weekends, so the AO was bought up to Midrand where Chris set about rebuilding it.
Brakes, steering, engine, fuel and ignition, electrical, clutch and many minor items were repaired/replaced before the tinwork was straightened and the whole tractor painted and finally re-assembled.
The AO Orchard tractor was based on the model AR, which in turn was the standard version of the immensely popular Model A row-crop tractor. Jimmy's is a 1952 model, and incorporates the later bodywork with very comprehensive streamlining which was designed to both shield the tractor and driver from branches, and more importantly prevent
fruit and foliage hooking on the tractor causing damage to the detriment of the crop.
Since the serial numbers of the AO run concurrently with the AR, one cannot say how many were built, but the numbers were limited. Additionally very few that survived managed to retain their streamlined panels, which generally were damaged and discarded in the rough and tumble of farm work. Certainly Jimmy's, with its
intact panels, is a rare survivor. The Styled AO is rated 5 star in collectable desirability in the American Buyers Guide along with other variants such as High Crops.
The pictures show Jimmy's AO back home posing on the farming environment where it spent its working life. A good example of c o o p e r a t i o n b e t w e e n l i k e - m i n d e d organisations.
The John Deere AO Orchard tractor and together with two of Jimmy Zondagh's car collection including a rare 1941, Port Elizabeth built, Chevrolet.
JOHN DEERE MODEL AO ORCHARD SPECIAL RETURNS HOME AFTER EXTENSIVE RE-BUILD
The Avontuur Adventurer drifts through the Langkloof
on its way to Avontuur.
African Sunset – Sandstone Estates. Picture by Les Labuschagne
Our friendly Meerkats see to be saying, “Who will we meet today?”
Visitors to SandstoneYOUNG INVESTORS ORGANISATION (YIO) HAS AN AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
A group of 20 young investors from 9 countries around the world joined forces to enjoy a mini event at Sandstone Estates. They chartered the Mountain Wanderer for a trip throughout the farm and enjoyed a ride in Military vehicles and came into close contact with our oxen. They did the full walking tour.
On the final day the YIO challenged the Sandstone Estates Pandora Soccer team (we have 4 teams on the farm in total) to an informal soccer match. The local team was by far the most skilled but great fun was had by all.
NGG16 No: 153 proudly carries the YIO Headboard. Picture by Gert Jubileus
Sandstone Ladies Soccer teams, from top: Aletta, Pandora and Kommandonek
The Young Investors Organisation pictured with the Sandstone Men’s Soccer Team
A kaleidoscope of colour as the Cosmos soaks up the last of the afternoon light
Visitors to Sandstone
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A VISIT BY NEW HORIZON COLLEGE On Thursday, 14 April 2016, Sandstone Estates had the pleasure of welcoming New Horizon College from Bethlehem for a train trip with the Hunslet Diesel to Grootdraai, with Gert Jubileus as Driver and Wouter Jubileus as Guard with Brian to assist.
Arriving at 10h00, 170 children and 22 parents were welcomed by Larissa Clarke and Alina Halafu. Following a much needed bathroom break, the Gr.1 – Gr.3 children went on their train trip to Grootdraai, and had their picnic at Grootdraai while the younger children from 4-6 years went on their Tractor Tour through the Vintage and Steam Sheds with Alina as guide and Lucky from the workshop as tractor driver.
The Gr.1 – Gr.3 children returned from their train trip at 12h00 and then the smaller ones proceeded on their trip while the Gr.1 - Gr.3 took a short walking tour to the Vintage and Steam Sheds. After their tour the bigger group departed for Bethlehem while the smaller children left on their return from Grootdraai.
The teachers were very pleased with their outing, as were the children and said they will be back next year with another group.
With the YIO group present, Sandstone invited a local pre-primary school, Haasbekkies and the senior citizens club, Goue Jare, for a steam train trip to Grootdraai prior to the YIO trip.
With 40 from the Goue Jare and 20 children, 20 parents and teachers from Haasbekkies, they were welcomed with some tea and coffee and they then departed on the train. On their return from Grootdraai, Goue Jare enjoyed their own packed lunch and Haasbekkies was spoiled with a packets of chips and lollipops from Sandstone.
A very happy group photo! Picture by Larissa Clarke
HAASBEKKIES &
GOUE JARE TRAIN
A happy group of very varying ages
Picture by Larissa Clarke
Normal South African Cosmos is pink and white. Ours includes a deeper purple flower. This can vary from Magenta to Burgundy in colour
Modern Farming
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Eragrostis is a large and widespread genus of plants in the grass family, found in many countries on all inhabited continents and many islands. It is commonly known as lovegrass or canegrass. The name of the genus is derived from the Greek words eros, meaning "love", and agrostis meaning "grass". Used as livestock fodder, the seeds appear to be of high nutritional value for some animals. At Sandstone with our large cattle herd the eragrostis is vital for the feeding programme and growth has been rapid with late rains we have had. Here we see the plant being raked in the lands ready for baling for cattle feed.
We also plant oats and rye for Winter feed for our cattle. It is a long, dry, cold winter in the Eastern Free State, so, in order to provide good nutrients for our cattle we plant crops that can withstand the frost and which take advantage of the relatively warm Autumn weather to grow rapidly. The oats featured below were only planted in late February.
With over 700 cattle on the farm, we need to ensure that we have more then adequate food stocks.
While Sandstone has been blessed with good rainfall since January of this year, with some 304mm recorded at the central complex at Hoekfontein since January 1st, other farmers in the Free State have not been so lucky. In Bultfontein in the north western Free State, some 220 kms, from Sandstone, local agriculture has not been so fortunate, with a mere 8mm recorded in the same period. Recently Sandstone donated a truck load of hay bales in mid-March to assist a cattle farmer in the area who was unable to continue feeding his herd.
The success of our cattle operations is largely due to Henry, our Cattle Manager. He is infinitely conscientious and seems to be everywhere
2017 will see double this area planted to Cosmos
The rains came late but when they did they were reassuringly consistent. Hundreds of tons of yellow maize kept in storage under the tarpaulin in the bunker. Maize supplies will be tight this year.
ERAGROSTIS WINTER OATS
THE GOOD SAMARITAN
Other News
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Warwick Bryce, an Australian visitor to our Sandstone events, is heavily involved in steam in his native Australia and sent us this report and picture of the Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club's event at Scoresby.
See:
Warwick writes:
What a fantastic Rally, the best we have ever had at Scoresby
The most amazing thing for me was witnessing Steam Ploughing, it is an extremely rare activity these days that few have ever seen in Australia but to be able to demonstrate it on each of the 3 days in virtually the demographic centre of a modern city of 4 million people is almost unbelievable. Not only that but using an original pair of consecutively number Z7 engines and a genuine Fowler balance plough you cannot get any better than that !
— Cheers, Warwick
http://www.melbournesteam.com.au/steamfest.html
We have long had an interesting collection of old plant and machinery but we have had little opportunity to use it. These machines come in all sizes from the diminutive Massey Ferguson 154C Dozer to the big and impressive Caterpillar 621 Scraper.
We hope to have some of these working during Stars 2017 but we are appealing to retired engineers and others who have a Civil Engineering background to put their hands up if they would like to assist us in any way. This could involve planned maintenance or operation or even assisting us to design dams which these machines can be used to create.
If you would like to chat to somebody in this regard please call Des Clarke on C: 083 2525 229 or e-mail us at E: [email protected]
Visitors to Sandstone, particularly those on the Vodacom network, may have experienced difficulties with their handsets switching to the Vodacom Lesotho network which can result in increased charges, particularly with data. As we have a Vodacom South Africa mast on the property we have been in touch with Vodacom to solve this issue and discussions are ongoing. In the meantime, cellular users are advised to switch off roaming while at Sandstone, as well as manually setting their network to Vodacom SA.
OVERSEAS NEWS
SCORESBY STEAMFEST, MELBOURNE
MOBILE PHONE MATTERS
HERITAGE CIVIL ENGINEERING PLANT
Iconic Lombardi Poplars will turn gold in a week or two
www.sandstone-estates.com
Media Matters
THE SANDSTONE TEAM Gert Jubileus
Leigh Sanders
Dave Richardson
Louise Norton
Claire at Eschie Graffix
[email protected] Please click on the logo to visit theSandstone Heritage Trust website
Curator, Sandstone Heritage Trust:
Farm Affairs:
Event Matters &Newsletter Editor:
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From all of us at Sandstone — THAT’S ALL FOR THIS ISSUE!
The Country Life Sandstone Stars feature is on Karoo Space right now. Also here, on the massive SA People site: http://www.sapeople.com/2016/04/04/living-the-steam-at-sandstone-estates/
Bird Life South Africa March 2016 issue:http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/general/20160406/BLSA_March_2016.pdf
This popular website on South African affairs features Sandstone's 2015 event.http://www.sapeople.com/2016/04/04/living-the-steam-at-sandstone-estates/
This Pretoria based club are strong supporters of Sandstone, click on the link below to see their latest newsletter.March 2016http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/general/20160406/CSME_newsletter_March_2016.pdf
This 2ft narrow gauge railway in Western Australia is home to an ex- SAR NG15 No: 123 and regular visitors to Sandstone Simon Mead and Bob Baker are both departmental managers on the line. April 2016 issue:http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/general/20160406/Bennett_Brook_Railway_April_Newsletter.pdf
http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/sandstone/Railway_Heritage/20160426/DPT_RPRT_-_2016-M04-16_-_RPT-115_ISU-170.Pdf
COUNTRY LIFE
BIRDLIFE SA
SA PEOPLE
CENTURION SOCIETY
OF MODEL ENGINEERS
BENNETT BROOK
RAILWAY
AUSTRALIA
REEFSTEAMERS DEPOT
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CERES RAIL COMPANY
One of the success stories of preservation and rail tourism in 2016 has been the achievements of Ceres Rail in the Western Cape. Accomplished photographer Neil Wetmore has posted some excellent footage on You Tube of the Ceres Rail train making its way through the Michells Pass area on the line to Ceres. The aerial view captures the superb presentation of the locomotive and the train itself. Enjoy the footage at https://youtu.be/f6zAB_6Npdw
Click on the links below for Gert Jubileus’ updates at Sandstone, including our recent Easter Weekend event.http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/pdf/Steam_Report_18_March_2016.pdfhttp://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/stories/railway_heritage/20160401/Steam_Report_27_March_20163_compressed.pdfhttp://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/pdf/Steam_Report_1-April_2016.pdf.http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/pdf/Steam_Report_8_April_2016e.compressed.pdf http://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/pdf/Steam_Report_15_April_2016_compressed.pdfhttp://www.sandstone-estates.com/images/pdf/Steam_Report_22_April_2016.pdf
SANDSTONE
STEAM
REPORTS
We have received a number overseas newsletters since Newsletter 6. Click on the links below to view some fascinating reading on a variety of subjects
Please be aware we add people to our newsletter list as a matter of course - you are free to unsubscribe at any time.
Lunch time for the Ground Squirrels. Picture by Leigh Sanders
