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Sandstone Steam Railroad - Locomotives

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Sandstone Steam Railroad Company remains faithful to the great age of steam in as much detail as possible, with buildings, fittings and accessories in keeping with the era.
The operation is in a position to display passenger trains, goods trains or a combination of both, all with unique historic associations. Static exhibits will complement special Steam days with the interests of Steam enthusiasts in mind.

The object of developing special traditional passenger services, utilising interesting locomotives and rolling stock is to attract local South African and international tourism.

Older freight rolling stock is being aquired in order to preserve these items from the current scrapping programme. It is unusual when travelling the world's preserved railways to come across train configurations which include freight rolling stock.

In the Eastern Free State, freight was an essential part of commercial and agricultural life, so to be true to the restoration brief, it is wholly appropriate that such rolling stock be included.

The company is keen to acquire at least one of every different configuration of freight wagon which would have operated on this line.

The company will continue to acquire and refurbish locomotives for it's own use and for use on a co-operative basis with Transnet Foundation Heritage Preservation, other privatised rail operators or enthusiasts groups. An important aspect of the companies business will be the leasing of motive power and rolling stock to other groups.