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.
Heritage
Our Most Recent Updates
Sandstone acquires another Royal Coach, Coach 57.
Sandstone has acquired another 3’6’ gauge coach that has Royal connections. It is an ex CSAR Dining Car, last numbered 57 in South African Railway’s ownership. It was withdrawn in…
Easter Cosmos 2026. A short video on the recent Festival.
Easter Cosmos 2026. A short video on the recent Festival.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSLgga8o5gE&t=6s
The Sandstone Easter Cosmos Festival 2026 Gallery 4
The Sandstone Easter Cosmos Festival 2026 Gallery 4
Despite threats of a fuel crisis and rising prices Sandstone experienced large visitor numbers for its 2026 Easter Cosmos Festival. Running from Thursday April 2nd to Sunday April 5th visitors…
The Sandstone Easter Cosmos Festival 2026 Gallery 3
The Sandstone Easter Cosmos Festival 2026 Gallery 3
Despite threats of a fuel crisis and rising prices Sandstone experienced large visitor numbers for its 2026 Easter Cosmos Festival. Running from Thursday April 2nd to Sunday April 5th visitors…
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A great day at Sandstone for an Australian Tour group.
(from left to right) Paul Rollason Garry Paper Qian He Leanne Paper Stephanie Rollason (Paul’s…
andreaSeptember 26, 2024
The Cherry Festival November 14th to 16th 2024
Preparations are well underway for our Cherry festival event from 14th to 16th November 2024…
andreaSeptember 24, 2024
One of our favourite cars at Sandstone
One of our favourite cars at Sandstone is the 1934 Morris 10 which had a…
andreaSeptember 24, 2024
Snow in September!
The unseasonal weather over the last weekend produced some wonderful views of the snow-capped Maluti…
andreaSeptember 23, 2024
The Ladybrand Coaches and The Royal Train connection.
We had some good reactions to our story of the coaches at Ladybrand. Thanks to…
andreaSeptember 13, 2024
The Cherry Festival 14-16 November 2024
Vintage Spirit magazine from the UK has given us some excellent coverage on the upcoming…
andreaSeptember 13, 2024
Step Into Living History
Inspired by our stories? Experience Sandstone’s heritage collection firsthand by visiting us for a walking tour, attending one of our festivals, or please get in touch with us to learn more.