One of Sandstone’s restored locos is the ex Lorraine Gold Mine 19D number 2654. The loco is in storage at the Sandstone Bloemfontein facility under the care of Lukas Nel.

Dennis Moore photographed 2654 at Lorraine on the 22 November 1997 and sent us this short gallery from his books, “Golden Steam” and “Lorraine Gold Mine”

Dennis remarked on the pics: “As it happens this was the very last occasion on which I saw 2654 in steam.  I hope one day, I will renew acquaintance with 2654”.

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The Crankhandle Club’s recent  CHC Chronicle contains a fascinating article on a 1920’s Hupmobile and a long lost connection to Sandstone which makes for fascinating reading. That the connection is nearly a 100 years old is even more intriguing. Click here to read more

The tedious but essential work of reclaiming items from the chassis of the NG10 continues with subsequent cleaning. The tender bogie axles are also seriously rusted and much attention is being given to restoring them to pristine condition and repairing the damage caused by rust on the tyres and axles as well as the bearing journals.