General Update – Sandstone Heritage Trust
The following pictures were taken during the week.
We are improving the gardens in the immediate area of the main Running Shed at Hoekfontein. The most significant change is the construction of sandstone walls by one of our oldest employees, Johannes. This will go a long way towards tidying up the gardens.
We do not have a good track record for building wagons or passenger stock but Wouter and Stephan volunteered to build a lounge car for the farm. This is now under construction. It has a ladies section which will be upholstered in plush fittings and materials, and an outdoor balcony for the gents to discuss the next Rugby World Cup.
The above pictures show Stephan surrounded by his handiwork. We are building a new passing loop between Hoekfontein and Pandora within the main complex. We are also building another major storage line. At the moment rolling stock is actually stored on one of our through lines, which is not acceptable. This work has been done in conjunction with an authorised rail contractor who provides a supervisory and inspection service to us. Stephan and his team are to be complimented on the quality of the track work that they have been doing. Please note the flat containing panels which have been lifted from the flooded section at Vailima.
