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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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.