25NC 3476 prep BRR & TK

This clip starts with the preparation of 3476 at Braamfontein ERS and then views of her hauling the Trans Karoo Express in November 1989. This is followed by the Trans Karoo Express being hauled by class 15F 3135 from Springs Loco Depot in December 1989.

[@catswambo9706]

Loved the tannoy sounds- so many happy holiday memories. Watching this with a broad ear to ear smile

[@peachy7776]

Thank you for this. What a beautiful machine...

[@michaelwemyss8032]

There was a lot of pride in those days. An immaculate loco.

[@gerhardreyneke546]

Dit is n mooi foto ek het lank op die loko gewerk in De Aar

[@jerrytshinanga3993]

Much power here, respect

[@RAILFANinSOUTHAFRICA]

Thanks for sharing these videos Les, so glad the channel has come alive again after being dormant for 5 years !!!! Please keep on uploading!!!

[@marcelbourreau6174]

Thanks Les. The memories come flooding in. Thanks for this video and please don’t stop sharing!!

[@Adventurescot]

Good to see a few old faces from days gone by. If only that great pride still existed. Nice clip, Watching at the end I see 3135 on the Trans Karoo. I was also there to see her that day. I applied for leave but was declined. Piet Steenkamp and I were booked on the shunt at Elandsfontein. Before we left shed Piet said to me "you ride your m/bike to Elandsfontein and I will drive and fire the engine". Sure enough we did that and I met him and engine in yard where we shunted for a while. At 11am Piet said "you best get going if you want to see 3135 on the Karoo" and sure enough off I went on my bike and left Piet to drive and fire the engine for the rest of the day. I got my photos and headed back to Germiston where I again met Piet and our 15F just coming back to shed. The good old days on SAR

[@tims1542]

Hi les Thanks for this lovely footage. Could you please tell me what they pull out of the smoke stack (metal frame) and its purpose? Many thanks Tim

[@lespivnic]

Hi Tim, that piece of equipment is used to hasten the raising of steam - it helps create a draft on the fire.

[@tims1542]

@@lespivnic thanks les. Hope you are well