South African Steam: Trans Karoo Steam Finale March 1997

High speed scheduled mainline steam enjoyed an Indian summer in South Africa, with double-headed 25NC 4-8-4's hauling the Trans-Karoo from Johannesburg to Klerksdorp on a Friday afternoon, then hauling the opposing working back on the following day. This video features scenes from the very last steam-hauled Trans-Karoo on 21st & 22nd March 1997.

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