Join the crew of South Affrican Railways 4-8-2 15F 3094, double-headed with 19D 2702 as they steam from Capital Park Depot to Germiston to collect a passenger train.
The blower is so powerful that the steam from the cab is getting sucked into the firebox...WOW! Great Footage!! The best footage I've ever seen of a 15F at mainline speed! You do take some magnificent stuff!!!
Amazing footage in the dark, memoies of when locos and stokers were up early morning methodically tending their engines and preparing for the day. All fantastic footage!!!*****5
Absolutely a gem of a recording, thanks so much for uploading.. Pure history and very evocative of real steam in action - love the complete disinterest of punters in the station! Can't believe the wonderful condition of the loco inside and out.One of my favourite videos of all time.... 5 star, can alomost smell the steam and oil! Has the loco been preserved?
Well done, nice action and editing. Sure wish I could go along for the ride. Interesting in the cab of a steam engine there is always something leaking steam. I thought the 15F were had fired but we don't see the fireman working much.
Wow!!! It must feel fantastic in the cab thrasing along like that at high speed - I think for the unexperienced it must be quite terrifying and exhilirating all at once!?
Very enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you!
The blower is so powerful that the steam from the cab is getting sucked into the firebox...WOW! Great Footage!! The best footage I've ever seen of a 15F at mainline speed! You do take some magnificent stuff!!!
Thanks Bryn, that was a great trip
Amazing footage in the dark, memoies of when locos and stokers were up early morning methodically tending their engines and preparing for the day. All fantastic footage!!!*****5
Cheers
Oh man, I just LOVE this video - going into my favorite videos!
Cheers Bryn
Absolutely a gem of a recording, thanks so much for uploading.. Pure history and very evocative of real steam in action - love the complete disinterest of punters in the station! Can't believe the wonderful condition of the loco inside and out.One of my favourite videos of all time.... 5 star, can alomost smell the steam and oil! Has the loco been preserved?
Thank you. That was an incredible trip.
Mooi bly maar mooi!!
Dankie!
Thanks. 15Fs were both hand-fired and mechanical. 15F 3094 is mechanical, with a Class 23 tender.
Well done, nice action and editing. Sure wish I could go along for the ride. Interesting in the cab of a steam engine there is always something leaking steam. I thought the 15F were had fired but we don't see the fireman working much.
Some 15Fs were hand bombers but 3094 was mechanical
Awesome video of this fantastic locomotive! Thanks!
Thanks! It was a great trip...
Wow!!! It must feel fantastic in the cab thrasing along like that at high speed - I think for the unexperienced it must be quite terrifying and exhilirating all at once!?
It was just awesome!
The coaling stages must have some kind of clearance /loading gauge to prevent the coal stack getting too high (touching the live 3.3kv dc catenary!!)
Not sure!
Great job. Was the trip from Pretoria to Germiston and back again?
Yes to pick up the Rovos train returning from Cape Town
In a double-header configuration how do do drivers communicate with each other regarding speed and power?
Hi it is all about knowledge of the road what a video
Yep knowing the road and whistles sometimes
Yep. We were light engine Pretoria to Germiston, and return with then train.