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Tag Archives: CGR
Private Saloon Wesvaal
The Private Saloon Wesvaal, was originally built for the CGR in 1897. By some strange quirk of fate she managed to survive over the years and eventually ended up at Sanrasm where she was slowly deteriorating, but in a better … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Personal, South Africa, Trains & railways, West Rand
Tagged Cape Government Railways, CGR, Private Saloon, Sanrasm, Wesvaal
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The South African Constabulary Reserved Coach on the West Rand
Its very rare to find an old classic like this, especially in such a good condition. This beauty was built in 1893 by Brown Marshalls & Co. England, and saw service in the Boer War. According to a plaque on … Continue reading
Posted in Boer War, Heritage, South Africa, Trains & railways, West Rand
Tagged Boer War, Brown Marshalls & Co. England, Carraige, CGR, Florida, General Smuts, Lt.-General Baden-Powell, Modderfontein, SAR, Scouts, South African Constabulary, train, ZAR
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