This latest video is much longer than usual being a bit of story-telling - it should appeal to those interested in watching freight trains being shunted. I hope viewers will agree. This video is also the very 1st one on this channel available in 4K. The 5Gig took a long time to upload on my slow internet connection, but I deemed the footage worthwhile for better quality!
@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA Seeing as Facebook keep flagging my account there as spam and deleting it, I cannot access the group anymore and have to rely on your posts here for my diesel fix.
Interesting video you made for us. I was thinking the two diesels would run back light to Bellville, but they've joined forces when I least expected it. NICE ONE, BIIG LIKE!!!!!!
Thanks, Shurwin. Yes, I very much got surprised by this too - was already starting to move to intercept the train at Wintervogel level crossing when I saw the headlight of the Malmesbury returning train. If they didn't join the locomotives, the last train would have to wait, possibly for up to an hour, for the first train to clear the track between Kalbaskraal and Kraaifontein.
Thanks pic, great video. Really enjoyed all the shunting. See the ammonia tank could do with some wheel flaps as the dirty liquids on the tracks sprays up on the tank ends.
@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA Have been in Memphis, Tennessee for 22 years. Was born and raised in Cape Town :-) Was a pilot in the SAAF and SAA. but always loved trains!!! Your videos are outstanding and thank you for the effort that you always put into making them.
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Excellent video, it's even better when watching it on tv. Thank you for the Ultra HD upload. Where the crew okay with you filming their every move? They seemed friendly enough and what happened to those tracks at 8:16 they are bent horribly out shape, is it due to the heat or lack of maintenance?. I also noticed some of ballast wagons are marked 'AYJ' and the rest are 'Nay'.
Thanks for the comments Marval, (1) I am happy to report that the crew accepted me and did not seem to be uncomfortable with my presence. My interest is on the shunting itself and the process. There's a lot the crew has to know and do in order to do safe shunting. At Kalbaskraal after the shunting, the man remarked jokingly that I now must have enough pictures, on which I said "Yes, for today!" upon which both shunters laughed. Over the years some of the shunter staff have become used to me line-siding. (2) I do not have the full background about the bent rails at Kalbaskraal, Transnet might have damaged their infrastructure intentionally themselves a few years ago after grain wagons derailed in that area (I ll check if I can find a image or two), maybe because of the old wooden sleepers under all of the tracks in the old yard - the main line to Saldanha (for the coal trains that now do not run anymore) has modern cement sleepers. (3) Yes the ballast wagons have confusing type numbers. Of the 20 wagons, 17 were type NAY, 1 was a AY, and the two at the end were AYJ's. There are subtle design variations between these types, causing different max load capacities.
Hi Tokelo, Sorry I understand your problem: May I suggest you only watch one or two parts of the upload: 1:23 | MELLISH siding: The train stops here to deliver the AMMONIA tanker; The ammonia from the SASOL plant is used to treat cattle fodder. 7:59 | KALBASKRAAL: In the old days of steam this was a very busy junction with a Steam loco shed. All gone now. Our train is to shunt the 20 Ballast wagons here.
What's around the exhausts on the U15C's? They have a big sort of built up box like structure around them I don't recall seeing on others outside of SA. :)
An externally visible modification which was done during major overhauls is the addition of a saddle hood astride the long hump of the Class 35-000. By 2013 this modification had been done on a large number of Class 35-000 units, but no similar modification was done on any Class 35-400. (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Class_35-000)
🔴 ★★★ RECOMMENDED: MORE SHUNTING VIDEOS ★★★
🎦 VIDEO: Shunting of Ballast Trains: th-cam.com/video/najlckmsg5o/w-d-xo.html
🎦 VIDEO: Joining Trains in the OVERBERG: th-cam.com/video/Pgr4x5kI9nA/w-d-xo.html
🎦 VIDEO: SHUNTING Grain Trains in the OVERBERG: th-cam.com/video/1d3jbF7MIwg/w-d-xo.html
🎦 VIDEO: Shunting grain wagons at KLIPHEUWEL silo: th-cam.com/video/Omcmy4nolBo/w-d-xo.html
🎦 VIDEO: More Grain Train Shunting at KLIPHEUWEL silo: th-cam.com/video/Kgp74dyDvCw/w-d-xo.html
🎦 VIDEO: SOUTH AFRICAN STEAM: Shunting at Malmesbury: th-cam.com/video/heBI_7Tos4I/w-d-xo.html
🎦 VIDEO: SOUTH AFRICAN STEAM: Shunting at Stellenbosch: th-cam.com/video/1CNMAk882nM/w-d-xo.html
Like 28 beautiful video, greetings 🚂👍🙋♂️
Thanks for visiting and commenting - have a great Sunday!
This latest video is much longer than usual being a bit of story-telling - it should appeal to those interested in watching freight trains being shunted. I hope viewers will agree. This video is also the very 1st one on this channel available in 4K. The 5Gig took a long time to upload on my slow internet connection, but I deemed the footage worthwhile for better quality!
4k all the way!!!!!
Love the video, thanks for the upload. I like the longer video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you Piet. I love your videos and the music is good, great for atmosphere! I so enjoy seeing these big machines working.
Hi Louis, Many thanks for the encouraging comments! Good to hear the music covering the wind noise is acceptable! Do visit again! Greetings
The world is alright when you post a great shunting vid Piet!!!
Definitely so Hendrik, this activity made my day - it was a split-second decision to chase the ballast train. Thanks for your view and comment.
@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA Seeing as Facebook keep flagging my account there as spam and deleting it, I cannot access the group anymore and have to rely on your posts here for my diesel fix.
@@hendrikmerwe8667 Sorry about the Facebook problem, that can be very frustrating!
Magnificent Compilation of Trains, Good Catches 👍👍👍 & Nice Video 📽️🎥📹, Greetings 🙋✌️🤝
Thank you so much! Have a good day there ...
Uitstekend Piet ... goeie video!
Baie dankie Fanie, ek is bietjie agter met jou jongste videos, maar sal weer by kom!!!! Groetnis
Interesting video you made for us. I was thinking the two diesels would run back light to Bellville, but they've joined forces when I least expected it. NICE ONE, BIIG LIKE!!!!!!
Thanks, Shurwin. Yes, I very much got surprised by this too - was already starting to move to intercept the train at Wintervogel level crossing when I saw the headlight of the Malmesbury returning train. If they didn't join the locomotives, the last train would have to wait, possibly for up to an hour, for the first train to clear the track between Kalbaskraal and Kraaifontein.
Thanks pic, great video. Really enjoyed all the shunting. See the ammonia tank could do with some wheel flaps as the dirty liquids on the tracks sprays up on the tank ends.
Hi Mark, thanks for your feedback! Haha - also noticed the wheel flap issue! Someone should wipe the tracks clean ... just kidding!😂
Piet, this is one very smart video
Thank you Martin, I always appreciate your feedback
Excellent video!! Like!
Thank you very much!
Officially subscribed
Thank you !!!
Great video!! Thank you!!
Thank you too - greetings from Cape Town
@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA Have been in Memphis, Tennessee for 22 years. Was born and raised in Cape Town :-) Was a pilot in the SAAF and SAA. but always loved trains!!! Your videos are outstanding and thank you for the effort that you always put into making them.
@@beenthere7962 Thank you for your very kind words - it is a big encouragement to me!!!
@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA You are more than welcome!!! Very well deserved!!!
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CLICK #pietconradie to Explore & Enjoy 375+ Videos about South African Railway action.
NEW videos every SATURDAY; STAY in the LOOP = SUBSCRIBE BELOW:
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Mooi video Piet, lekker te kyk na al die rangeering!!
Dankie vir kommentaar Theo, geniet n pragtige dag daar by jou!
Awesome, love to see more U-boats on the move! I also noticed that the second car looks a lot like an American tanker!
Cool, thanks - have a great weekend! Greetings
It's great to see TFr servicing small corporations.( a single ammonia tanker going to the cattle farm).
Yes, this is a very longstanding client!
Excellent video, it's even better when watching it on tv. Thank you for the Ultra HD upload. Where the crew okay with you filming their every move? They seemed friendly enough and what happened to those tracks at 8:16 they are bent horribly out shape, is it due to the heat or lack of maintenance?. I also noticed some of ballast wagons are marked 'AYJ' and the rest are 'Nay'.
Thanks for the comments Marval, (1) I am happy to report that the crew accepted me and did not seem to be uncomfortable with my presence. My interest is on the shunting itself and the process. There's a lot the crew has to know and do in order to do safe shunting. At Kalbaskraal after the shunting, the man remarked jokingly that I now must have enough pictures, on which I said "Yes, for today!" upon which both shunters laughed. Over the years some of the shunter staff have become used to me line-siding. (2) I do not have the full background about the bent rails at Kalbaskraal, Transnet might have damaged their infrastructure intentionally themselves a few years ago after grain wagons derailed in that area (I ll check if I can find a image or two), maybe because of the old wooden sleepers under all of the tracks in the old yard - the main line to Saldanha (for the coal trains that now do not run anymore) has modern cement sleepers. (3) Yes the ballast wagons have confusing type numbers. Of the 20 wagons, 17 were type NAY, 1 was a AY, and the two at the end were AYJ's. There are subtle design variations between these types, causing different max load capacities.
Damn this is a movie 😭😭😭
Hi Tokelo, Sorry I understand your problem: May I suggest you only watch one or two parts of the upload:
1:23 | MELLISH siding: The train stops here to deliver the AMMONIA tanker; The ammonia from the SASOL plant is used to treat cattle fodder.
7:59 | KALBASKRAAL: In the old days of steam this was a very busy junction with a Steam loco shed. All gone now. Our train is to shunt the 20 Ballast wagons here.
@@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA no mate I am not complaining. I am actaully loving this movie
What's around the exhausts on the U15C's? They have a big sort of built up box like structure around them I don't recall seeing on others outside of SA. :)
An externally visible modification which was done during major overhauls is the addition of a saddle hood astride the long hump of the Class 35-000. By 2013 this modification had been done on a large number of Class 35-000 units, but no similar modification was done on any Class 35-400. (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Class_35-000)
So is it legal for TFr stuff to board on/off a moving Loco?
Goods Train is Goods
Yes, indeed!
Also, check Aidan McCarthy's video: "34 Class diesels shunting at Kameel station": th-cam.com/video/3FX986Os5sE/w-d-xo.html
Me the 13th like!
Thank you, Adriaan!
✅👍👌 👍✅
Tank you
i know the female shunter. an ex colleague