MODERN HISTORY!!!

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THE SANDSTONE HERITAGE TRUST – RSR INTERNAL AUDIT 2010/2

We recently completed an RSR Internal Rail Audit report which some of our web site visitors may find of interest.

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Last NG15 class Loco built be Societe Anglo-Franco Belge in 1953.

Delivered to Namibia, based at the Loco works in Usakos. Tue engine was transferred to Port Elizabeth after the narrow gauge system in Namibia was re-gauged to 3'6" in 1960.

Boiler Works on the No.136 (Dates are maybe not complete, still working on it):

12.10.1976 28.08.1978 12.09.1978 13.08.1979 09.01.1980

09.11.1981 05.09.1983 15.09.1983 23.07.1984 07.09.1984

The engine was for major overhaul works in the SAR workshops in early 1987.

DERAILED

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A SHORT STORY!!!

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Sandstone's 1899 Decauville has now been fully reassembled by Lukas Nel and his expert team and been painted in a very attractive maroon livery lined in grey/white. It just awaits its replica worksplates and name plates before returning to Sandstone's rail system for commissioning. The accompanying photographs show the amazing attention to detail that has gone into the restoration which has been completed in a period of about six months. Lukas and his team deserve many congratulations for turning the rusty hulk they received into the pristine locomotive that has resulted, the only working example of the Decauville Type 1 in the world.

MAKING HISTORY!!!

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Ex Sena Sugar number 13
Peckett 2144/1953

Updated - 15th May 2006 

The final example of the “triplets”, number 13 is in similar condition to number 11. When numbers 11 and 14 were shipped from Marromeu, number 13 was left behind as its position behind a container stack and surrounded by piles of other machinery precluded its easy removal and it remains at Marromeu. With sugar production and shipment taking all available space on the Sena barges to Beira, it is hoped that number 13 will be able to be removed by road in the not too distant future as the road system is upgraded. Although there is road access to Beira and Caia where the road to Sena branches off, the hilly nature of this final section precludes the use of the required low bed at this stage.

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Updated - 15th May 2006 

This interesting small locomotive was originally built for 15” gauge operation but was converted to 2 ft sometime during its lifetime. Little is known about its history and it is the subject of ongoing research. It was purchased by Sandstone from Ratanga Junction after their original steam hauled rail project was abandoned. It is currently undergoing restoration at the Hoekfontein workshops. When in service a number of small coaches will be constructed to fit its small profile.

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This trolley is of the open type and often referred to as a “ganger’s trolley” as it was used by permanent way staff to access areas needing attention. It has been quite extensively rebuilt as it was in derelict condition when acquired. It is now fitted with a Toyota 2 litre diesel engine and gearbox. The drive to the rear axle is fitted with a reverse mechanism so that the unit has the same number of gears while travelling forwards or in reverse. The workshop staff at Hoekfontein use it for line inspections.

BEHIND THE STEAM SCENES

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STEAM REFLECTIONS!!!

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More DZ's arrive from Port Elizabeth

The extended Transnet strike prevented us from completing the logistical programme of bringing back wagons from Port Elizabeth which we purchased on a scrap tender. Wagons will join the restoration queue.

Sandstone's Lawley on the Avontuur Line

Sandstone Estates Lawley, No.106, was shipped to Port Elizabeth at short notice to supplement the NG15 trip arranged by the Apple Express for Geoff's Trains Ltd tour from the UK. While there were various limitations as to what the Lawley could do it was nonetheless good to see it back on the Narrow Gauge where they had operated over 100-years ago.

Our thanks go to David Benn for these photographs.

THE LAWLEY STEAMING AHEAD OF THE APPLE!

Just after the Cooke Tour at Sandstone Estates we loaded our Lawley for a journey down to Port Elizabeth to run ahead of the Apple Express Train.

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