Les Pivnic
Les Pivnic
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Trans Karoo 1990
While it lasted between 1989 and 1990, I took the opportunity to get more video footage of the Trans Karoo Express behind steam by special arrangement with Management, on Fridays from Johannesburg to Klerksdorp.
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16DA 879 Goods 1989
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 года назад
By special arrangement, class 16DA wide-firebox No.879 was rostered to work a goods train between Bethal and Springs. Not the usual work for an express passenger engine but it was worth photographing!
Blue Train & Steam Spls 1989
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
Blue Train with class 12E units; Sun City Express with class 37 diesel; BT again; Steam Special to Heidelberg with 16DA 879; Cullinan Steam Special with 25NC 3472 Lilly to Pretoria and 15CA 2850 to Cullinan; Return of Steam Special from Cullinan and finally 25NC 3472.
25NC 3476 prep BRR & TK
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
This clip starts with the preparation of 3476 at Braamfontein ERS and then views of her hauling the Trans Karoo Express in November 1989. This is followed by the Trans Karoo Express being hauled by class 15F 3135 from Springs Loco Depot in December 1989.
Ithuba Spl 1990
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
On the 10th of October 1990, a steam special was run in the OFS and this video concentrates on the section Kroonstad - Bloemfontein which shows the train being hauled by class 16E no.857 Ann Smith - Bloemfontein Queen. The video opens with a brief view of the special being hauled by 25NC 3410.
Indian Ocean Spl 1991
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
This video covers the 1991 steam tour known as the Indian Ocean Special. Various classes of steam locomotive were used during the tour.
Union Ltd Outeniqua and TK doubleheaded
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 года назад
This video includes scenes of the Union Ltd steam tour with classes 16E and 23 as well as the Trans Karoo double-headed by 25NCs. C.1990/1
1989 Zig-Zag special
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
In September 1989, the SAR Museum Tourist Section ran a steam tour using various locomotives. This video clip depicts some parts of the tour.
Blue Train 25NC 3476 1990
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 года назад
On the 16th and 23rd of May 1990 the Blue Train was hauled by steam - as a special concession using class 25NC no.3476 between Johannesburg and Klerksdorp. This is followed by scenes of the Trans Karoo Express also hauled by special arrangement, by class 25NC locomotives on Fridays and Saturdays between Johannesburg and Klerksdorp between 1989 and 1991.
NZASM Centenary 1990 Emil Kessler
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.3 года назад
To celebrate the Centenary of the Transvaal Republican Railway - NZASM, the veteran Emil Kessler-built 0-4-0 little tank engine was restored to working order and was brought out onto the main line between Johannesburg and Germiston to haul one coach on the 17th of March 1990. She was followed by 4-6-0 Kitson, a veteran of the Natal Government Railways dating back to 1882 and finally a special t...
High Speed on SA Transport Services & World Record on test
Просмотров 47 тыс.8 лет назад
This is a short video originally shot on S8 movie film of the world record test run of 240kmh on 3ft6in gauge! and the first high speed daily train service between Pretoria and Johannesburg known as the Metroblitz operated during 1984. Test run: 31 October 1978.

Комментарии

  • @granvillehilton3078
    @granvillehilton3078 2 дня назад

    All of it fell apart after 1994.

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic 2 дня назад

      You are quite right, Granville - it did all fall apart after 1994. Les.

  • @Isochest
    @Isochest Месяц назад

    South Africa can lead the world but only if the criminals step back from Government. Club Narcissist needs to end by ordinary people turning their back on central government

  • @chiva2507
    @chiva2507 2 месяца назад

    Uitstekend gedoen Les Pivnic.!! Geniet dit ekstra baie, want Firma se eers weermag. Kelner op Trans Karoo vir 3 maande,en n maand op DF Malan lughawe. Lekker tye gewees.!!

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic 2 месяца назад

      Ja beslis lekker tye!

  • @Isochest
    @Isochest 3 месяца назад

    I do despair for humanity. The Judaeo Christian Culture I was brought up in does value science technology and being responsible and a good citizen. Globalists are destroying this through Islam and other Cults like BLM. Stay true to your culture and don't let the Globalists win.

  • @user-gf9nw6nl9k
    @user-gf9nw6nl9k 4 месяца назад

    What was the sun city express?

  • @zugzug9969
    @zugzug9969 4 месяца назад

    I still have my SAR HO MetroBlitz trainset... on display in my home

  • @tergniet
    @tergniet 5 месяцев назад

    Les, thanks for fantastic videos. Coming from the old steam environment I tried to share these videos with the younger generation in my family who were deprived of the steam experience. Do you have copyright on your videos or is permissible to use a portion of a video and to add for instance a specific song or music just to add to a specific atmosphere. Regards. Chris.

  • @tagless1717
    @tagless1717 6 месяцев назад

    2024 we only left with Gautrain 😢

  • @frankishknight1878
    @frankishknight1878 6 месяцев назад

    Fabulous train! Gorgeous, powerful and exotic! Do they still run pulled by diesel engines?

  • @jamesa3278
    @jamesa3278 6 месяцев назад

    A refreshing memory. 😂

  • @ikemthethomvandaba5425
    @ikemthethomvandaba5425 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the footage though, it's part of development and early pioneers

  • @ikemthethomvandaba5425
    @ikemthethomvandaba5425 6 месяцев назад

    If African people, the buying force of SA, were included...the train would have been viable. It's true, (white) people in South Africa are not public transport orientated, except those of them who are the poor and sensible to share public transport, and obviously Africans who have since and always been accommodative....

  • @catswambo9706
    @catswambo9706 6 месяцев назад

    Loved the tannoy sounds- so many happy holiday memories. Watching this with a broad ear to ear smile

  • @basilschumann6185
    @basilschumann6185 6 месяцев назад

    This shows how fast we can reverse too!! Down to no infrastructure or tracks or railway service.

  • @BOBBY-et9xb
    @BOBBY-et9xb 6 месяцев назад

    The good old days when one could travel safely on the trains and everything worked. 4.00 what a beauty.

  • @DeanosRides
    @DeanosRides 6 месяцев назад

    Those were good days in South Africa!

  • @Maria63756
    @Maria63756 6 месяцев назад

    When things worked properly ❤

  • @IO-zz2xy
    @IO-zz2xy 6 месяцев назад

    When I was a kid, we were friends with the Station Master of Sarnia station near Pinetown, KZN. I often saw him do double arm token exchanges on Express electric units. Occasionally a steam unit came through. I remember on a few occasions travelling from Dbn to Park Rynie pulled by a steam loco. My dad always told us never to look out of the windows facing the unit because you get soot and coal dust in your eyes, we always did and we always got soot and dust in our eyes. LOLS Good memories.

  • @Maria63756
    @Maria63756 6 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @markwilliams4201
    @markwilliams4201 6 месяцев назад

    Still the best train by a long way on South African railways.Number 1 in my book definately.

  • @goodbarbenie5477
    @goodbarbenie5477 6 месяцев назад

    Die goeie gesonde oue dae...?

  • @duxberry1958
    @duxberry1958 7 месяцев назад

    9:32 nice bit of wheel slip

  • @gerhardusbreed3229
    @gerhardusbreed3229 9 месяцев назад

    beautiful videod make more post more

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic 8 месяцев назад

      Hello Gerhardus; Our railways have been destroyed - so no more videos to make - sorry!

  • @theyellowmongoose6181
    @theyellowmongoose6181 9 месяцев назад

    I love seeing those 12e locomotives in action. They never lived up to their potential but at least they got some dignity before their end.

  • @robertmaidment-wilson564
    @robertmaidment-wilson564 9 месяцев назад

    On it.

  • @theyellowmongoose6181
    @theyellowmongoose6181 10 месяцев назад

    It was also nice seeing the Metroblitz's 12E in action as well.

  • @Helgardt6189
    @Helgardt6189 10 месяцев назад

    Al die Wes-Rand treinstasies is verwoes en geplunder…geen treine loop meer hier nie.Luipaardsvlei,Witpoortjie,Princess.Roodepoort,Horison,Hamberg,Florida.Alles verwoes.😡

  • @ozinAdelaide
    @ozinAdelaide 10 месяцев назад

    This just popped up in my recommendation feed and brought back some great memories. I was on this tour, my second trip to SA, which was not that easy in those days with the sanctions still in place (I ended having to fly from Oz to Jo'burg via Singapore and London Must have been mad 😂. It's all gone now, the marvellous collection of locomotives, the historic rolling stock and the entire opportunity of being able to do it again. Thanks for the memories...

  • @farflungtraveler
    @farflungtraveler 11 месяцев назад

    What a mighty beauty!

  • @laurenceskinnerton73
    @laurenceskinnerton73 11 месяцев назад

    Interesting.

  • @TheBoysTopSecretisOrganization
    @TheBoysTopSecretisOrganization 11 месяцев назад

    17:20 helikopter helikopter

  • @TheBoysTopSecretisOrganization
    @TheBoysTopSecretisOrganization 11 месяцев назад

    cursed whistle

  • @jerrytshinanga3993
    @jerrytshinanga3993 Год назад

    Much power here, respect

  • @Gottie1959
    @Gottie1959 Год назад

    Toe spoornet nog spoornet was

    • @markwilliams4201
      @markwilliams4201 5 месяцев назад

      Jy is een honderd per sent korrek.Ek stem volkome saam met jou.

  • @robertroos9380
    @robertroos9380 Год назад

    How stupid to get rid of steam . How thrilling to see those big engines speeding across the country

  • @colinjenkins1
    @colinjenkins1 Год назад

    Did you notice the silly sod who jumped off the loco next to the paintwork.

  • @DuncanMackenzieMacKintos-pr7jq

    She's a beautie and she moves

  • @Isochest
    @Isochest Год назад

    This railway looks a lot like the Amsterdam to Den Haag railway

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic Год назад

      Sadly, this railway doesn't exist anymore!

    • @Isochest
      @Isochest Год назад

      @@lespivnic Has it been looted?

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic Год назад

      @@Isochest No, it has been destroyed like most of the railways in South Africa - nothing to joke about!

    • @Isochest
      @Isochest Год назад

      @@lespivnic Sorry. I didn't mean it as a joke. South Africa seems to be being destroyed from within by criminals at all levels. We have heard here (UK) about André de Ruyter former Eskom CEO who criminals tried to murder. It sounds like a total disaster in every way!

    • @Isochest
      @Isochest 5 месяцев назад

      @@lespivnic Sorry. I don't want to ridicule anything about South Africa it's people or railways. I visited in 1994 and admired South Africa as a country that had an excellent railway system. It reflected the values of the European settlers building the country up. I have every respect for the Indigenous Black and Mixed Race people too whom I met and hoped their country would become a High Income country for all. They all valued education. South Africa has this potential. As usual Politicians let us down.

  • @aheat3036
    @aheat3036 Год назад

    Unfortunately, all these types of developments and progress ended after 1994.

    • @HloniT03
      @HloniT03 2 месяца назад

      The Gautrain?

    • @cjtannerza
      @cjtannerza Месяц назад

      ​@@HloniT03imported like everything else now

  • @gerhardlesch3615
    @gerhardlesch3615 Год назад

    Rare klas 16E. Daar het in middel 1970's een op Paardeneiland gestaan terwyl ek daar prakties gedoen het. Ek het dit egter nooit sien loop nie. Pragtige video!

  • @pieterpieterse9889
    @pieterpieterse9889 Год назад

    wat se model is dit?

  • @heinmadsen-leipoldt2341
    @heinmadsen-leipoldt2341 Год назад

    What happened to this train?

  • @ngalahansel6066
    @ngalahansel6066 Год назад

    I am a Cameroonian journalism student at Wits University in Johannesburg and just love immersing myself in all things South African.

  • @AsherPardey
    @AsherPardey Год назад

    Hi Les, awesome video, I'm so glad you were able to capture it! I wanted to ask, would it be possible for me to use snippets of your video for a RUclips video that I'm making? I would obviously credit you. :) The video is about the MetroBlitz.

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic Год назад

      Yes Asher, with credit to me for the snippets, go ahead.

    • @lespivnic
      @lespivnic Год назад

      I would also appreciate a link to the RUclips when it is finished.

    • @AsherPardey
      @AsherPardey Год назад

      @@lespivnic Hi Les, awesome thank you, I will definitely send a link!

    • @AsherPardey
      @AsherPardey Год назад

      @@lespivnic Here's a link to the video, I credited you for the footage, and linked your channel in the description. Many thanks! ruclips.net/video/sZSWHAw1kOM/видео.html

  • @sydneymartin6941
    @sydneymartin6941 Год назад

    DAMN that old lady is sure lifting her skirts as she jogs along in front of that passenger train What a sight So beautiful My driver was Oom Andries Linnow I fired to him regular Wish those days were still here

  • @ronniescott5179
    @ronniescott5179 Год назад

    Very Good video showing this superb loco at its best. keep up the good work.

  • @DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy
    @DaveyJonesLockerwithJazzy Год назад

    I haven't seen cosmos in years!

  • @anilpille189
    @anilpille189 Год назад

    Old memories

  • @gerhardreyneke546
    @gerhardreyneke546 Год назад

    Dit is n mooi foto ek het lank op die loko gewerk in De Aar

  • @peachy7776
    @peachy7776 Год назад

    10:00 cameraman sure knows what to look at! That linkage is just mesmerising