An interesting little scraper.

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Last Updated: 13 April 2021

There are times when acquisitions at Sandstone are sometimes a mystery and we are not always sure w…

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The Top 10 Consists.

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Last Updated: 31 March 2021

With the running of trains at Sandstone seriously limited by Covid 19 we thought our readers would e…

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Weaners in the Cosmos

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Last Updated: 31 March 2021

Sandstone has large cattle herds and subsequently lots of calves.…

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A spectacular repaint for NGG16A number 155.

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Last Updated: 29 March 2021

As the final mechanical work proceeds on 155 the locomotive has been sprayed in the colour, Mexican…

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Sandstone’s unique 6th class number 544 gets a clean-up.

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Last Updated: 29 March 2021

Ex South African Railways Class 6C number 544 is one of a large number of this type of locomotive in…

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The Sandstone Tractor Collection.

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Last Updated: 25 March 2021

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Sandstone’s Classic Fords

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Last Updated: 19 March 2021

Sandstone is best known for its 2ft narrow gauge railway but the heritage collection extends to ot…

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Sandstone completes the restoration of a second Massy Harris.

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Last Updated: 15 March 2021

Sandstone Estates has a well-known and comprehensive collection of classic and vintage tractors.&nbs…

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Historic ESKOM steam locomotives under threat.

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Last Updated: 09 March 2021

Timeslive recently broke a story on the fate of ESKOM’s historic steam locomotives. Back in 2011, ES…

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Sandstone’s Oxen on Kyknet.

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Last Updated: 04 March 2021

DSTV Channel, Kyknet, will broadcast a feature on the Sandstone Oxen on March 8 2021 at 21h00…

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Sandstone Estates comes to the rescue.

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Last Updated: 03 March 2021

Recently a goods train on its way from Bloemfontein to Maseru de-railed due to the collapse…

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THE MILITARY VEHICLE COLLECTION AT THE SANDSTONE HERITAGE TRUST

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Last Updated: 01 March 2021

 The Vickers QF 3.7inch anti-aircraft gun.

In many ways because of the significance of our 2ft…

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Heritage News 15 Feb 2021

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Last Updated: 18 February 2021

The latest edition for 2021 of the Heritage News is now available, click here to read the latest ne…

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Newcomers to the Military Collection.

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Last Updated: 15 February 2021

We mentioned some new acquisitions to the Military Collection when we posted the latest military st…

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Summer Steam Festival 26th to 28th February 2021 Cancelled

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Last Updated: 15 February 2021

The current COVID 19 legislation published after our February and Easter events were advertised proh…

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