Heritage

Sandstone Estates

Sandstone has provided regular updates on our preservation and restoration activities, our heritage collection and broader farm activities since 2012. Explore these below grouped by category, from vintage railways and military history to agricultural machinery, rare breeds, classic vehicles, aviation and more. Each article shares the stories, restoration projects and people behind preserving South Africa’s rich industrial and agricultural legacy.

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General NewsRailway HeritageThe Ellingham Diesel – Ellingham Estates, South Africa, Avonside Engineering 0-4-4-0 DM Number 2046/1930
September 14, 2026

The Ellingham Diesel – Ellingham Estates, South Africa, Avonside Engineering 0-4-4-0 DM Number 2046/1930

This unit was one of the first diesel locomotives in South Africa and certainly in the sugar cane industry. While the mines were using diesel and petrol machines in the…
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The Angolan locos-a rescue mission2ft Narrow GaugeThe Angolan locos – a rescue mission
September 7, 2026

The Angolan locos – a rescue mission

As Sandstone approaches its 30th birthday in 2026, it is a good time to look back on the achievements in the railway arena of the last three decades. Top of…
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Commercial TransportGeneral NewsSentinel S4 Steam Truck No 9178 built in 1934
September 1, 2026

Sentinel S4 Steam Truck No 9178 built in 1934

Sandstone’s S4 Sentinel waggon at full steam ahead! Many people imagine that steam was only a motive power on the railways but in earlier days steam was a power source…
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Sandstone Steam Railway Stock List August 2026General NewsInventorySandstone Steam Railway Stock List August 2026
August 28, 2026

Sandstone Steam Railway Stock List August 2026

Sandstone’s stock list has been updated to correct a missing coach, 8641, in the 3’6’section.Click here to Download Sandstone Stock List August 26 V 70
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