We rode the Blue Train through the Karoo behind a 25 Condenser. Almost no smoke. Good ride. We went up Kimberly. 1986.
@chrispitrakkos8925
6 ай бұрын
Wow, i was a fireman in the 70's and this was our locomotive in Bethlehem in the Free State, my driver was Marx❤
@tardis9326
Жыл бұрын
Interesting to see a 25nc in the livery of the red devil. I didnt know they had done that ever
@1dayinsa
Жыл бұрын
So funny story. Caroline came to Cape Town freshly painted in that livery. I embarrassed my late mother on a Sunday morning in front of the pastor at church. They were having a conversation outside as everyone walked to their cars, and through Parow station, rushed this red beauty. 8 year old me, shouting at my mom: "Mom, quick! We have to go! The Red Devil!" I was so excited, as I have not seen 3450 in real life, and only on videos. I made my father take me to Dal Josafat to prove to me that it was not the Red Devil. Caroline was a stunning performer. Her service sadly ended when she threw a connecting rod at high speed. Today, we are blessed to have the Red Devil back in Cape Town, where she was rebuilt.
@tardis9326
Жыл бұрын
@1dayinsa aah such a pity she threw a rod. You can see from the footage she is flying when at "full chat". Yes my brother is a fireman for ceres rail so has kept me upto date with some information regarding 3450 (though I suspect in reality she is now mechanically more likely a 25nc again but painted in her original livery)
@1dayinsa
Жыл бұрын
@@tardis9326 Accurate. She is closer to a standard 25NC again.
@chadleighdebruyn7673
11 ай бұрын
Heeey !! Is that Steam Driver Cassie Carstens kneeling in front of the loco
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