This program features more than 30 classes of South African steam locomotives pulling a variety of passenger and freight trains all around the country during the 1990s. Professionally photographed and produced locally in South Africa by Vidrail, a widely respected railroad videography house, this program brings to you the best of the best action runbys shot over many years. You will witness perfectly composed scenes in early morning and late afternoon light with long smoke plumes and view spectacular mountain and other scenery, all accompanied by awesome live sound. Seven chapters cover: dramatic sunrise and sunset scenes, the Red Devil (4-8-4 #3450) and many other classes on the doubletrack, Kimberley to DeAar speedway; scenic railway lines in mountainous terrain; special runs, the Trans Karoo, coal mines, preserved operations and a host of different locomotive classes in the Transvaal; the preserved George to Knysna line along the Indian Ocean with its seascapes, famous curved bridge |
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