Скачать или смотреть Alfred County Railway - South Africa 1986

Recorded over one day in April of 1986 as the 2ft gauge 2-6-2+2-6-2 Garratts went about their business timber hauling. From memory, the lengthy South African Railways Port Shepstone - Harding 'Narrow Gauge' branch had been mothballed by the State operator and had then been leased by a group of enthusiasts who saw a future in it and steam traction. Timber haulage resumed but massive competition from road haulage saw Diesels leased in an attempt to stay competitive. I have no idea what the current status of the line is, but several of the Garratt's were later exported, some landing up in the UK on the Welsh Highland Railway.
This little compilation chases one mixed / empty train as it heads into the beautiful Natal hills and the mid way point. Subsequently, a few scenes following an opposing loaded working back to Port Shepstone by dusk.