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Category Archives: West Rand
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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Changed Lives for an old church
While in the UK I have photographed a number of churches and cathedrals during my travels. They can be very beautiful buildings and the weight of ages does hang heavily on many of them. Back in South Africa I never really … Continue reading
Posted in Churches and Cathedrals, Heritage, Personal, Photo Essay, South Africa, West Rand
Tagged Church, NG Kerk, Ontdekkers, Veranderde Lewens, West Rand
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