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Sandstone acquires another Royal Coach, Coach 57.

June 8, 2026July 1st, 20261 min read

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It was withdrawn in 1983 and preserved in Johannesburg from where Sandstone acquired it. Enjoy the interesting story of Coach 57. CLICK HERE TO READ

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