O&K 12691 undergoes steam trials at Sandstone
No. 12691 ready for unloading at her new home
This locomotive, built in 1936 for The New Machavie Gold Mining Co. Ltd near Klerksdorp, has been moved from Bloemfontein to Sandstone and is currently undergoing steam trials prior to its unveiling into service at the Stars of Sandstone 2015 event in April. Rescued from a derelict state at the old SANRASM facility No. 12691 is resplendent in a new blue livery and joins a number of its O&K sisters at Sandstone.
Steaming through Hoekfontein Station on her first run
Inside the cab
No. 12691 prior to recovery from SANRASM
Picture courtesy of Derek Walker
