The Ceres Steam Train to Elgin is one of five steam heritage journeys offered in South Africa. For some, it’s a fresh adventure, while for others, it evokes fond memories.

South Africa started using steam trains in the 1860s and the railway network played a significant role in the country’s industrialisation. At the peak of steam in 1959, there were 3,300 steam ...

On 14 August 2015, the fires will go out on the last freight-hauling steam locomotives in South Africa. With them, a spark will fade in the hearts of a few good men. By Paul Ash You could hear ...

Majestic plumes of smoke billow out of the huge funnel as it steams up the hill - the Umgeni Steam Railway Locomotive is a train on the track of hope. Greg Arde and Grant Erskine followed it ...