Thanks man..... Interesting to know 👌.

@@ChumaniGobo Thanks a lot man. Sorry to hear about the account. Such a pity. Nice. Get a new account up and running and post those drawings please when you have time.

​@@WillCharlesRossThanks a lot and don't worry I'm gonna get a new account and post because it's been a while hey. I wanted to ask you something, do you see on your last video is that Avondale station, trans are now stopping on that station ??

@@Imsaptouw Indeed guy. Was nice to see and it looked clean too.

I thought I was the only one who noticed that 10M5 with X'trapolis Mega horn😂😂 and there's an EMU that has 10M5 horn here on the Central Line, I'm not sure was set number is that EMU but I will find out soon😂😂😂

@ChumaniGobo Lol. With that 10M 5 horn I assume it's one of the sets that were not built here and numbered below 21. Local sets have the lower toned horn. I actually have a video of an X'trapolis in testing with that horn.

​@@WillCharlesRoss Yes I also thought so and you can even see how the windows are build on the Motor Coach, I was with that 10M5 this morning from Bellville to Cape Town that set was coming from Kraaifontein and it's still brand new. I wish I could see that video of the EMU

@@ChumaniGoboGlad to know about Bellville to Cape Town. I am going to miss the 10m5 sets..... I will try to upload that video sometime.

@@Imsaptouw Yes my guy can't imagine a lower frame rate. Lol. Pretty sure you will make more cameos in the videos.

True. Hence me choosing that spot where I stood. Behind the yellow line. But yes.

Hectic. Well thanks for sharing..... Yes we all agree with the driver. But rather refrain from calling him an idiot and rather say that he was careless and irresponsible? I can only imagine how this had those negative memories flooding back.

Actually a decent speed compared to most times.

De Grendel. Copy from the road sign. There's a good school nearby.

Same here. Also you are more likely to bump into Saptouw as he stays a stone throw away too from that station. I am from Athlone.

I know that man. Not like I said that the steam train driver was having a hissy fit. This was something interesting to witness. Kind enough refers to the courtesy you mention of him warning Saptouw.

So far it appears that way. Most trains I have seen that side haven't operated above 60 km/h I assume. But you can also check with @Imsaptouw‬ who commented here as well.

Just before Kalk Bay Station.

Most likely a warning sound if someone is too close to the train.

Thanks a lot man. Wow. 8M. That was the proper EMU to use on this line. I used to know it as the orange and silver train (before they replaced that colour with some yellow and blue while keeping the silver). Please tell us more about your experiences if you can. I'm sure many would love to know.

Yhoo please don't talk about the 8M that was my favorite set on the Khayelitsha line especially the yellow and Orange livery😭😭 I used to love that train even now,🥺🥺 I would rather wait for it than to wait for 5M2A and 10M5 EMU's but the Train Silver you can even ask people from Khayelitsha about it they will tell you🥺🥺

@@ChumaniGobo I will certainly do so. I want to hear about more people's experiences regarding that train. Thank you for sharing yours. As much as I love the X'trapolis Mega, I keeep saying that Prasa / Metrorail could've ordered some modern Japanese sets that reminds us of those 8M's. Like the E231, 233, or 235. or E217.

@@mistermornevanderberg Hectic stuff. Wow. What a pity man. Damn fools who did this to you. And it's these incidents that ruined train travel here in the Cape for you. Hope the European train trips were memorable at least.

Yes in deed. These pathetic local thugs do not realize how they harm the image of the country and damage the economy. before 1994 trains were a lot safer on the Cape Town lines. My granny lived near Kraaifontein station and we would take trips to Brackenfell (Hypermarket) Sanlam Center (now Parow Center) and even a day out in Cape Town. And we were always safe. Even after my ordeal I met some Dutch exchange students who came to Wellington (Boland teachers College) and they thought trains were as safe as in the Netherlands, not knowing the unfortunate surprise that waited for them when they took an afternoon trip to the Strand. Robbed, etc. but at least not held at gun point or assaulted violently like in my case. If only these morons knew how they are defecating on the image of their own country. But make no mistake, with my gran living so close to the station, the soothing sounds of trains passing were a substantial part of my life. My grandfather actually worked on trains years ago when they still had to stoke the boilers.

@@jacoct35 That's Kenilworth Station.

@@WillCharlesRoss it is beautiful 👌

@@jacoct35 Thanks man.

@@jacoct35 Thank you.... Indeed There are some communal organizations for the Central Line involving what you are hoping for.

netreg, heideveld , nyanga they are hitting them with rocks,stones etc many are damaged now

​@@polo9n3worldwide39 that is just sad

​@@polo9n3worldwide39I believe so. I hope they catch those perpetrators.

@@davidhopley7334 Thanks man.

@@rooibosteabcd Really? Wow.. But they are operating like this on the central line even on a Saturday. I made a video regarding the aforementioned which I will upload this week.

I have to agree even though it sounds like a school siren.

@WillCharlesRoss earlier hooter sound was much deeper almost air raid sirens

I it's a warning if a person gets too close. If any else reads this please provide me with the correct information.

@@marval44039 Thanks a lot man. You couldn't have said it any better.

@@Imsaptouw 🤣🤣🤣You don't need an invite. You're a master spotter (my little cousin can't get enough of your videos and neither can I) ...... But yes. Will let you know when I rock up that side again. BTW the first clip is from around 22/23 December last year.... Ah. Ok. Makes sense why there were 4 GE 36s.

@@WillCharlesRoss yeah man let me know, smaak to spot again, glad you're enjoying the content, ek try ma.

@@Imsaptouw Nah. You are nailing it. Keep it up. Trains for life.

Thanks a lot man. Much appreciated. I am working on the train trip part yes. That is long overdue.

Shot my guy. Too true. I felt that acceleration once between Athlone and Crawford. You should really take a trip one day on the Mega. You won't regret it.

😊😊

Hello Kayden. Good to hear from you!!

My pleasure man. I appreciate it..... Will make sure to capture some seaside footage when it heads to Simon's Town again.

Same here. All other sets except those.. ....Best bet is to try the Northern Line. Check the weekday timetable here : web.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=844057431083050&set=pb.100064364032482.-2207520000&type=3 Look through the other photos for Saturday Timetables. These sets tend be to used on those days too.

True yes. I have seen those and they look good. Thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

Thanks a lot man. Much appreciated.

Thanks so much man. I really appreciate it. Thanks for the info on that. Always glad to learn something new. Looking forward to hearing from you more.

Lol. Indeed. And more so that we received new EMUs.... Well. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the number of trains running daily increases.

And I fully agree with you !@@WillCharlesRoss

Thanks a lot man. Much appreciated.

Hi there. .... I too have seen that the set was not there and then again both sets not there when I travelled from Hazendal to Retreat. Sometimes during the off peak the old sets are used. I am not too sure about the differences unless it was just a better name. I assume X Plus had forward and rear facing seats whereas MetroPLUS had 3rd class style seats with a piece of material on it...... and the XPlus name appeared on the 10M5 sets only if I am not mistaken.

Yes. The old name was too long after a few people had found out about my channel and asked for the name.... Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

Good to know you are coming to SA. It is safe as there are security guards on board. But I would suggest having 2 or 3 people with you. Just remain vigilant. Even though I travel alone, I don't let my guard down. Alternatively check this out and their page in Instagram instagram.com/reel/CzliZP5q_Wg/?igsh=MXZ1NzZqOHFrNm41eQ==

Yo....Yes. So far. I have travelled alone and sometimes with a few friends or family members. I would suggest that if you want to try it take one or two people with you.

Lovely stuff man. Glad to hear. Indeed. It's nice to see right through and entire set....... Yes that's true. Agreed. I have to keep my ears tuned in for those sounds especially when the train approaches Heathfield Station from the Cape Flats Line and crosses into the Southern Line.

Indeed man. Sound of modernity. Hope you can recreate these memories in the X'trapolis Mega this holidays!! 👍