Atlantic Rail - Stellenbosch Compilation

A compilation of clips depicting a typical Atlantic Rail excursion to Stellenbosch. Featuring the organisations wide firebox class 16DA number 879. The footage was filmed over a long period of time dating back almost two years.
The train departs Cape Town at 9:30 and arrives in Stellenbosch at 11:30, briefly pausing at Spier for the passengers to disembark. While in Stellenbosch the locomotive is run around the train and serviced in preparation for the return trip at 15:00.
Atlantic Rail can be contacted at www.atlanticrail.co.za/
or via their Facebook account.
The quality of the video also varies somewhat due to three different cameras being used to film it. My Panasonic V770 and external microphone were used for the pacing shots.

[@howardgoy9568]

Great to see and hear this magnificent loco in action - thank you !

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you for watching.

[@struck2soon]

Excellent filming, the engine looks superb. Some nice shots of Lions Head and Table Mountain in the background, brings back happy memories of childhood days living in Belleville.

[@davidvlok1755]

Got to agree with the previous post -- clarity of this footage is exceptional. Excellent post Wayne 👍👏

[@keithbeavon9413]

Bloody marvelous. The sharpness of the video image and the excellent sound make this clip exceptional,

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you

[@user-ib2wj6lt7r]

yes thank you

[@thecaledoniansleeper2648]

South African railways are amazing! Reminded me of Australian and New Zealand Railways because of the designs of some of these locomotives.

[@foreversteam]

Absolutely amazing video clip Wayne, some stunning and dynamic footage, loved every minute of it! I hope you do another like it in the not too distant future, really showcases SAR Steam!

[@WayneSA85]

Thank you

[@rickvanheerden788]

Outstanding!

[@leifliltorp3277]

Beautiful train.Take good care of it.

[@user-ib2wj6lt7r]

wow beau ti ful

[@klbird]

Nicely done. It is a fine looking locomotive.

[@WayneSA85]

I agree. Thanks for watching.

[@gantondale]

Excellent footage. Great sounds from a beautiful loco. Thanks for sharing ( PS. Saw JESSICA & DOMONIQUE 2 class 19Ds & RED DEVIL in Cape Town 20-11-2018- but not in steam unfortunately)

[@WayneSA85]

Thanks for watching Dale. Yes, I'm a member of the organisation. Turned a good few components for the Red Devil during its return to steam earlier this year. Unfortunately, you missed all the action as 3321 did two runs to Ceres that following weekend for the cherry festival.

[@gantondale]

Hi Wayne. Thats just my luck. Lol. I am an engineer and I hope to get involved with ABPF as I live in Brasil. I will be working out of Mossel Bay on a supply boat. Due back 17th this month. Maybe I might be lucky and see something. Carry on the good work.

[@raytheron]

Beautiful!

[@Isochest]

I note they use single line tokens in South Africa:-)

[@WayneSA85]

Yes. In some locations. Thanks for watching.

[@Hein223]

Kan nie wag nie, dit gaan great wees.

[@transnamibnel]

Baie mooi video Wayne

[@Tom-Lahaye]

Good video, want to do this train during my holiday in SA next year, but it should be booked quite early I heard.
Beautifull loco, its sad that the even more beautifull 16E doesn't run anymore, what became of these? (there were 2 16E preserved?)

[@user-ib2wj6lt7r]

yes thank you

[@WayneSA85]

I believe one is in Kimberly. Thanks for watching.

[@vishwajitpawar4076]

Excellent photography. This seems to be coal burning steam engine. What is the gauge and maximum speed of engine. Thanks.

[@user-ib2wj6lt7r]

yes thank you ^^

[@WayneSA85]

Cape gauge, 3'6". Equipment is now downgraded to maximum speed of 60kph. Due to its age.

[@kunalmathur4591]

This is meter gauge or standard gauge?

[@Isochest]

Cape Gauge: 3 feet 6 inches or 1067mm

[@sydneymartin6941]

THE beauty of motion in all it's glory Loved it