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We
were reflecting the other day on how the preservation
movement goes through
different phases of concentrated interest. For some
years our 2-ft Narrow
Gauge railway has preoccupied people's minds but of late we
have seen a dramatic rise in interest in classic military
machinery and the classic car enthusiasts are also showing
huge amounts of interest in our establishment. The MG
Car Club, the Jaguar Club, amongst others have recently
visited. DRAKENSBERG GIRO
2008
The Drakensberg Giro started their weekend from leaving the Engen One Stop at Grasmere in Gauteng. From here they went to "Die Ou Handelhuis en Koffee Stoep" in Rosendal for lunch The
team left for Sandstone Estates and arrived at 14h30 where
the Fowler locomotive were standing, steaming at Hoekfontein
Station. The
guests got onto the steam loco for a train ride to
Grootdraai. Guests
were astonished to see the green wheat lands all the way
down the railway land as far as you could see. Some came and asked what the “green” stuff is
that were planted? After the train ride we walked down to the vintage shed and steam workshop for a tour of the facility. The tractors & old cars on display brought back many memories and were discussed in detail. Everyone one had a good fun time at Sandstone Estates and wanted to return as soon as possible. The teams left for Farm "Wynford" were they are staying the night to continue their tour early the morning.
Hi
Mike,
 My
apologies for such a slow response, and the fact that it
has taken me three weeks to say "thank you" for
such a wonderful visit to the Estate.
We all
loved it!
The
group was a collection of Italian car enthusiasts. The
Italian Connection is organised each year either by myself
or Ian Huntly from the FIAT Club. This year was my turn,
and so the Italian Connection Drakensberg Giro was under
the auspices of the Lancia Club South Africa.
I am
not sure what further info you would like, but I have
included a brief report that was put in the Lancia
Newsletter [click
here or on the thumbnail opposite to view the Newsletter
- 420Kb PDF - opens in a new window].
When I
have time I intend doing a much fuller report and sending
something to two of the motoring publications.
Kind
regards
Nick
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