When traincrew from the Welsh Highland Railway were invited to work on its South African “Twin”, the Sandstone Heritage line, it was an offer too good to miss. Dave Kent tells the story.
RN 305 – “Shunting with Garratts” – by Dave Kent – article in Steam Railway Magazine – 29th December 2006
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