Category: Africa

I took up residence in Johannesburg just after Christmas, 1974. After a week riding trains on the Rheine Emden line in northern Germany at speeds of 120 kph,

As I reflect on yet another Christmas, it reminds me of all those years ago, when I was straining at the leash to get out and ride steam

120 Kph Speedster While researching locomotives with the largest driving wheels, there was only one contender on the 3’6″ “Cape” gauge, the preferred rail width in Southern Africa.

Yes, folks, we have another new book on offer. This final volume of the trilogy features some out of the way and rarely visited parts of Africa, mainly

Lootsberg pass is situated in the center of South Africa, between Graaff Reinet and Rosmead. With a 1 in 40 ruling grade, it was a steep climb in

With the change of gauge of the Nairobi to Mombasa railway, it will no longer be possible to travel behind one of the mighty 59 class Garratts, the

Ever Present Danger Ignored In Our Quest To Photograph Garratts In Action By the mid 1970’s he country known as Rhodesia was losing its identity. In 1965, Ian

Now You Can Ride The Ceres Steam Train It was back in 1975 that I visited the amazing gorge between Wolesley and Ceres in South Africa’s Western Cape