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Tag Archives: SAR
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 Anglo Boer War, Heritage, Heritage Rail, Hobbies and Interests, Johannesburg, Retrospective, South Africa, Transportation, War, 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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Lets go by train
In 2012 I wrote a piece about traveling by bus, and it was quite a jolt remembering all of those trips I made as a youngster, but I really wanted to do a similar one about going by train, and … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage Rail, Johannesburg, Personal, Reefsteamers, Retrospective, South Africa, Transportation
Tagged 6E, balcony, Bethlehem, Clerestory, Durban, Heidelberg Transport Museum, holiday train, main line, Park Station, SAR, South African Railways, steam, train, Trans Natal
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