BIG STEAM RETURNS TO THE RAILS OF SOUTH AFRICA - 25NC 3437 - KLOOFEIND and DE BRUG

The fourth and final day of our mainline adventures with 3437 was spent around Kloofeind and De Brug on the secondary mainline between Bloemfontein and Kimberley. Despite huge obstacles and seemingly endless challenges, Bernd Seiler has achieved what many observers considered to be near impossible. His loyal supporters spent thousands of Euros, Dollars and Rand to take part in his audacious adventure and came away with a collection of wonderful images, videos and memories. The power of steam and the willingness of its devotees to travel thousands of kilometres in the hope of seeing something truly remarkable should not be dismissed lightly. This series of four humble videos are dedicated to Bernd's stamina and tenacity to beat the odds and achieve the impossible. With sincere thanks. Al "It's all good!"

[@johnbeck2042]

I grew up with steam trains running in those days between Cape Town and Simon's Town in beautiful South Africa. At eighty years young, I still thrill to the snorting, belching, puffing and pure power sound of these amazing machines! Well done to all for the great video, and long may they continue!

[@davidvlok1755]

Wow Wow Wow 👍 big thank you for posting, and to all behind the scenes that made this possible 👌👏👏👏😀

[@austinhilux8378]

I've been there. Januari 1979. In hot summer. Even with a mechanical stoker, it was hot on these engines. These days people are complaining about 40 degree Celsius, without hard work. Sissies

[@firefishy]

It worth pointing out that this train would not be running without the hard work of the Steam Net 2000 group.

[@masjm7278]

Magnificent, Big Steam.👍🏽👌🏿

[@thomaslusk7621]

Great to see this but backing trains up is a no no.

[@austinhilux8378]

Without a pilot...