South African 25NC Action - 3422 in the Cape

[@WillyS-z4g]

Mechanical poetry in motion. Totally mesmerizing.

[@steamfreak]

Thanks! Those 25NCs were amazing machines!

[@KelanRooks]

Wonderful scenery and the speed of the Class 25nc steam locomotive.

[@steamfreak]

That was a great combination!

[@chrispitrakkos8925]

Yes, wonderful video. I started in 1973 as a fireman, and this locomotive was there. All the 25 NC locomotives started from 3401 upto 3422. The driver who worked this 3422 regularly was Hannes Greef, a big guy, wonderful guy. Engin I fired was 3417 with driver Flip Marx, wonderful days. Hard work but worth it.

[@steamfreak]

I used to see 3422 on the Trans Karoo in later years, and 3417 in the Cape as an oil burner before she threw a rod.

[@mickcarson8504]

How can I not watch steam train videos? They are magnificent machines that I loved since kid. I used to live by a railway station and each day after school I used to go and visit steam trains and drivers, often bringing a wheel barrow of fruits, potatoes and grapes from our 3 farms. I miss this era.

[@steamfreak]

They are truly magnificent machines!

[@dennisrankin325]

The pacing scenes remind me of 50 years ago following Canadian National Railways 4-8-4 # 6218 through the Province of Quebec. The 25NC is an equally beautiful piece of machinery. Thank you so much for sharing steamfreak!!!

[@steamfreak]

They are an incredible machine!

[@viviennehart14]

Oh, the memories, doing this trip!

[@steamfreak]

They were good times!

[@Retaud21]

Another brilliant film Trevor. Many thanks for sharing it.

[@steamfreak]

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!

[@nigelterry9299]

Gorgeous machine.

[@steamfreak]

They are awesome!

[@minormajor1]

Beautiful.

[@steamfreak]

Thanks

[@jmcvlam]

The Class 25 is my favourite SA loco, but I'm more in love with the condensers which I grew up with. Somebody please save the lone one standing at Beaconsfield (if it is still there).

[@steamfreak]

Thanks. The 25 at Beaconsfield is under the care of Steamnet 2000. The one at Millsite has been moved to Germiston for safekeeping. Hopefully will see one of these beasts running again!

[@sabrar123]

Wow lovely

[@steamfreak]

Thanks!

[@budgie8264]

Wow thanks great video

[@steamfreak]

Thanks!

[@bryandawes4336]

Thanks Trevor worth the wait to bad about the oil tho

[@steamfreak]

Cheers

[@vishwajitpawar4076]

Excellent photography. This steam engine has set of 4 drive wheels having diameter more than 1.5m. What will be its maximum speed?.Thanks.

[@steamfreak]

+Vishwajit Pawar they were limited to 90km/h in regular service, but were known to reach 120km/h at times.

[@Deontjie]

Power......

[@steamfreak]

Yes, such impressive locomotives!

[@chrispitrakkos8925]

Oh, it was in Bethlehem Free State

[@steamfreak]

Beautiful place, those must have been good days!

[@vishwajitpawar4076]

In continuation,this seems to be using oil as fuel. What will be maximum speed for coal user steam engine?

[@steamfreak]

+Vishwajit Pawar yes it's an oil burner. The coal burning versions had the same top speed. They had a mechanical stoker so that enough coal could be delivered even at high speed.

[@BackwardFinesse]

They are truly great locomotives but oh, that smoke! He is running much too rich.

[@steamfreak]

Yeah could wind back the atomiser a notch or two...

[@chadleighdebruyn7673]

It’s an oil burner , smoke will look darker than coal engine . The fact that the fireman had that boiler on the red make without blowing off shows he was firing just right

[@dawnmorris3718]

Oh...I miss the old coal trains......nothing quite like it..

[@steamfreak]

The sight and sound was amazing