The conversions took place between and Wide-firebox Class 16DA No. This particular DA had a regular crew at that time. Note the wide Wootten-type firebox with its 60 sq ft grate. He introduced this policy in and would persevere with it in all his subsequent main line designs. Class 16E No. It was by no means all glamour jobs for the 16Es. Apart from top-link passenger trains this was another regular duty.

Note the eclectic mix of carriages. Class 12R No. Bloemfontein yards from the north, May Stretching from Springs in the east to Krugersdorp in the west there once was a chain of shunting yards which served private sidings, mines and industries.

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Until the concentration yard at Sentrarand was commissioned in the s, cross-Reef haulers brought Cape traffic to Germiston where random destination trains were made up for the south — all made up with their sh ort wagons at the back 1 so there was a lot of shunting. The retarder yard had 40 tracks, 24 for southbound traffic and 16 for northbound.

There were two humps with two primary and five secondary retarders, the latter split into 3 for southbound and two for northbound traffic. An unknown class 23 is shown on a transfer run to the goods sheds about 2 miles to the east while coming in from the right is a 12R on a string of empties from the abattoir, 4 miles north of town. So, study this photo! Everything was as busy, tidy and organized as it looks.

It had the stench of death about it. The wind was blowing towards our train so it would be more accurate to say the yard stank of shit from illegal squatters who had set up camp among the rows of idle wagons. Derailments increased whereas they should have decreased. After months of deliberations the main conclusions were:. Resolving the first was a simple matter of lengthening the wheelbase of short trucks. Satisfying the second was an altogether different matter. It meant that every station where trains were compiled and despatched needed shunting tracks, locomotives and appropriate manpower — usually around the clock — to ensure that shorts were marshaled at the rear.

Eventually the re-arranging of trains became so onerous that hump yards were required at all main centres. If anyone has more details of it, especially when exactly it took place, we would like to have them please. Class S1 No. SAR had 37 of these chunky S1s, the first 12 Nos. Engines and worked the two hump leads at Bloemfontein. When one of them was incapacitated its duties were taken over by a 12R for instance, while was in for its 15M.

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The first engine released from Salt River Shops in was No. Soul of A Railway. Search this site. System 1. System 2. System 3. System 4. System 5. System 6. System 7.

System 8. System 9. In fact, after a relatively brief 4 years stationed in Kimberley when new, the 16Es worked out of Bloemfontein for the rest of their lives. Add to this numerous goods trains passing through the main station especially before the goods avoiding line was completed in Even after this exodus the remaining variety was still exceptional. All had regular crews which resulted in plenty of polishing and competition for the cleanest loco in the depot.

Again this spurred on lots of competition. Write a review. Traveler rating.

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Selected filters. Cathy H wrote a review Mar Cape Town, South Africa 23 contributions 1 helpful vote. We arrived here having had our booking in Aliwal North collapse!!

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What an absolute gem this place is. From the incredibly helpful and friendly lady on the end of the phone , to the owner who served us a delicious breakfast, such a pleasent experience. The rooms are very comfortable and a great deal of effort has gone into their decoration. A very pleasant stay. Date of stay: March Trip type: Traveled with family. Helpful Share. Jorne d wrote a review Feb Bloemfontein, South Africa 5 contributions. What an absolute pleasure to stay here!!! Brilliant rooms, excellent service and a fantastic breakfast!!!!

I would really recommend this place to everyone and anyone!!! Staff is always very friendly and really go the extra mile. Date of stay: February Trip type: Traveled on business. Mossel Bay, South Africa 1 contribution 1 helpful vote. Review collected in partnership with this hotel. Date of stay: September Value. Sleep Quality. Neil Franklin wrote a review Aug Centurion, South Africa contributions 20 helpful votes. Excellent rooms with great breakfast in Burgersdorp. Zetana was recommended and certainly lived up to its name. Efficient and friendly from security through to kitchen staff at breakfast with huge comfortable room in between nestled between the mountain and town.

Date of stay: August Trip type: Traveled on business. Thank you for the positive review Neil! Glad you survived the cold weather.

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Regards Maretha. Gert R wrote a review Jun Touring trip. They had excellent serves, very friendly staff and it was a beautiful and clean place, the premises is at a save and secured location, made me feel at home.

Will recommend Zetana Guesthouse to anyone. Date of stay: June Trip type: Traveled solo. Previous Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Ellehi wrote a tip Jan Johannesburg, South Africa 1 contribution. London, United Kingdom 54 contributions 38 helpful votes.

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