Love That Steam – Valentine’s Day Steam Special!

Описание: On an overcast and rainy Saturday, New Cape Central Railway’s Wonder Steam Valentine’s Day Steam Special delivered a truly atmospheric day of mainline steam running between Pretoria and Irene.

Class 15CA No. 2850, Leska, had the honour of hauling the train to Irene, with Class 15F No. 3117 coupled to the rear to handle the return journey. We witness the spectacular exhaust of No. 2850 as she works hard leaving Hercules, followed by a spirited run through Fountains and her arrival at Irene under brooding skies.

In our second clip, we catch a striking contrast of eras, as a modern PRASA X’Trapolis EMU races through Fountains while the Valentine’s Day Special waits for the crossing at Pretoria Station.

For the homeward leg, No. 3117 takes centre stage, climbing steadily from Irene towards Centurion before gliding through Fountains and Hercules on the downgrade, bringing a fitting close to a memorable steam-filled Valentine’s Day outing.

Filmed & Photographed by:
James Attwell Photography

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