Friends of the Rail To Cullinan

This trip took place on 26 September 2010 from Hermanstad to Cullinan. The occasion was the 150th Celebration of Steam Railways in South Africa. This was my first trip with FotR and it was well worth the effort of going through to Pretoria. The train, consisting of vintage slam door suburban coaches was pulled by their Class 19D-2650 "Cheugnette". We were blessed with great weather and a short ceremony was held at Cullinan. FotR did an amazing job and deserve the credit due to them. Thanks Guys and Gals.

Cheugnette	Commemorative nameplate	Hermanstad platform
En route	En route	En route
False arrival	The station ceremony	The train.
Cullinan	Cullinan	Cullinan
Cullinan	"The big hole"	Cullinan
A drink of water	Back to the front	Mind my smoke
Scenery	Gautrain works	Steep curve
A last bend	Hermanstad in sight	Home at last