The scenery was magnificent and many locals turned out to see the train and its passengers.
The steep hillsides were a challenge to the intrepid photographers.
The gentleman in red pants here used his excellent English to extol the virtues of cultural exchanges such as this. He was a very effective marshal of a large group of children spectators who he instructed to keep out of the way and be quiet for the benefit of the photo line, receiving a small consideration for his efforts.
This lady in Sunday best and barefoot was intent on her daily business and gave little attention to the excitement on the railway.
Donnybrook, once a busy and well appointed junction station with a locomotive depot for both the 2ft and 3ft 6ins gauges, is a shell of its former self and the narrow gauge has disappeared. However, a memorial to apartheid remains in the shape of the two footbridges – one for whites and the other for non-whites.
Good to see that you are having a very successful visit, both on the 2ft gauge and CAP gauge.
ReplyDeleteThe photographs are very good, and cover a nice variety of subjects.
Regards,
Frank S.
Thanks very much for your blog John. The photos are wonderful. I'm seriously tempted to add such a trip to my "must-do" list.
ReplyDeleteJohn D
I'm glad you have enjoyed this. It is a wonderful country to visit.
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