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Tag Archives: Roodepoort
Retrospective: By train to Magaliesburg 12AR-1535
One of the more obscure centenary celebrations coming up is that of 12AR-1535 “Susan”. This steam engine is the only remaining member of the SAR Class 12AR in the world, as well as being Reefsteamers’ oldest operating locomotive and the … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage Rail, Hobbies and Interests, Magaliesburg, Personal, Photowalks, Reefsteamers, Retrospective, South Africa, Transportation, West Rand
Tagged Class12AR-1535, excursion, Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Reefsteamers, Roodepoort, Steam engine, train
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Where I am now
It is 29 March and I am midway through my trip to South Africa. It has not been a very busy time but I have had to do certain things that needed sorting. My mother was doing very badly when … Continue reading
Posted in Hobbies and Interests, Johannesburg, Memorials and Monuments, Personal, Photo Essay, Photowalks, Retrospective, South Africa, War Memorial
Tagged Brixton, Cemetery, Ferreira Deep, Johannesburg, Kloofendal, Museum Africa, Newtown, Roodepoort, Turffontein
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