De Aar Shed August 1988

[@vernongoodey5096]

Excellent travelled from Cape Town to Vic Falls via Durban & Alfred County Railway in 1992 had 3481 on the Trans Orange nice to see it at the beginning being buffed up

[@davidvlok1755]

Superb footage. Brings back fond memories. Thanks a million for sharing 👍👌

[@Retaud21]

Hi David, Many thanks for your kind comments. There are other films of Southern African trains on my TH-cam site if you haven’t already seen them.

[@MorrisHillmanProductions]

Fantastic old beasts with a truly magical feel to them.

[@Guyeater]

Agreed brother

[@Retaud21]

Shame all of this has disappeared, but I was glad I could see this and record it. Many thanks for your comments and for watching my video.

[@chiva2507]

Memories as child from 1950 onwards. This was, were they "brake the Cape town train " in the middle of the night !! One going North,and one to the then SWA.!! The buggers literally shunt you out your bunk.! LOL. Wonderful times.!!

[@winders128]

Wonderful scenes. Thanks for sharing.

[@Retaud21]

It's a pity all of this has now gone, but that is progress I suppose. Many thanks for watching and commenting.

[@frasermitchell9183]

And all on the 3ft 6ins gauge too !

[@Retaud21]

Quite impressive I think. It's a shame all of this has now disappeared. Thanks for watching the video.

[@Nathan93Baker]

Would have loved to visit De Aar but I fear its met the same fate as Germiston.

[@Retaud21]

Many thanks for your kind comments. If you would like to see more railway related films, please search under my name on You Tube where ou cill be able to find several more videos.

[@beenthere7962]

Fantastic footage!! Great memories!!

[@Retaud21]

Many thanks for your kind comment. You might also be interested in some of my other railway related videos on YouTUBE.

[@beenthere7962]

@@Retaud21 You are most welcome and I will have a look at your other videos. Take care!!