South African Steam 1985 to 1988 Volume 1

The first of 4 volumes from early video taken between 1985 and 1988.
Highlights:
25NCs on Bethlehem Line
Black 3450 on Kimberley to Bloemfontein
Indutrial lines including REGM, GVPM, Tavistock and Tweefontein.

[@raybesserdin7542]

Stunning capture. Little compares with the sound and sight of big steam locos under load. Wow!❤

[@Adventurescot]

Another great clip Simon. Brings back many memories. Thanks for posting

[@Dampfossi]

Absolutely phantastic!

[@AnnetteCarolanFourie]

This is a sound such a real pity most youngsters won't hear or see as our Steam Trains are left to rot on dumps instead of being on display so young generation can see our Transport that was such a lovely sound to hear plus see I just love the old Steam Trains so did many people plus children really sad

[@nevis2583]

Great video ans nice steam locomotives of SAR

[@44ssspoptop]

I've got to go to bed. More steam tomorrow.

[@itsnic2295]

And to believe these beasts ran on 3ft 6'' gauge track! Compared to Japanese steamers, which (mostly) run on the same gauge, they're so much more imposing.

[@simonleppardchinasteamvide7563]

The South African crews definitely knew how to run their trains at maximum.

[@dirkhartman9572]

Steam monsters

[@sydneymartin6941]

Greetings Watching this video reminds me of my days working train no. 136 from East London to Butterworth Returning with train no. 125 passenger after 6 hour book-off What days those were

[@Antloo2009]

Die goeie ou dae 😌