Alicedale-Grahamstown-Port Alfred line ca 1984

[davidperl]

Here's a couple of photos taken around 1984, of an Alicedale train nearing Grahamstown. Also, one of a train leaving Port Alfred for Grahamstown.

[Chris Janisch]

Very nice shots, thanks for posting!
I remember that line well, it had loads of character.

[John Ashworth]

Welcome to the FOTR forum, David. Your first post is indeed full of interesting pictures.

[davidperl]

Thank you sir. It's nice to commune with fellow train nuts! Great website.

[Stefan Andrzejewski]

David you are right, we are all train nuts. This is the best SA Railway site by far. The photos the comments are brilliant. As you can see I have made quite a few entries myself. I look forward to more of your photos.

[davidperl]

Here's some more pics from Grahamstown, from Feb 1983. I always found this line fascinating - two tunnels, an almost continual climb out of Alicedale, doubleheaders a-plenty, and oodles of photographic opportunities.

Any other Grahamstown-area enthusiasts out there, that could take some current photos?

[Chris Janisch]

Very nice.
I have slides from 1987, 3 trips, the last undertaken 1 week before dieselisation, and with time will scan some and post.
Definitely a beautiful line. Even had a cab ride on 2753 and remember the long tunnel above Cold Spring where we nearly asphyxiated.