Friends of Atlantic Rail is a voluntary association. Our purpose is, to provide a support team, enabling Atlantic Rail to operate their train with a qualified competent crew, that ensures a safe and comfortable journey for passengers in line with the Rail Safety Regulator. The team also assists with cleaning and light maintenance of the train and locomotive. Membership is open to men and women of all ages

Come and join us

Friends of Atlantic Rail are always looking for new able bodied people who are passionate about trains- especially Steam Trains. Annual membership is only R120.00. As they say many hands make light work. Come and help on a Saturday to clean the locomotive and coaches as well as light repairs. You may choose whatever you are good at doing. On Sunday, ride the train as a qualified Coach Controller; assist passengers on and off the train, and answer questions that they might ask you and ensure their safety. Contact "Chuck" Johan Van Heerden at friends@atlanticrail.co.za to find out more. Yes everybody gets a nickname.

A great send off from Simon's Town, with many admires. Photo Courtesy of Adrian Hill


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On our way back Adrian Hill caught us chugging along whilst he was traveling quickly in a Cape Town bound Metro just before Woodstock



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Vic Duggan kindly sent this photo of Jenny near Glencairn


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8 Sept 2012 Jenny was looking splendid for her Sunday Trip. Unfortunately it rained during the night spoiling some of the shine

                                                           Kenny " Hobo" Alias Bruce Springsteen entertains us
                                                                        Jenny in fine fettle.
                                                                        The lads admiring their work      
Ready for Duty
                                                                                  Night Crew pose in front
                                                                         Enjoying a braai, looking like Fishermen
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9 Sept 2012 was a great day as the first Friends of Atlantic Rail member Brett Radloff officially became a fireman.

                             Brett been congratulated by Frikkie left Jan and Hennie on his right
                                                                    Brett's Certificate
                                                       Ian Pretorius Congratulating Brett
                                                                         Proud Parents
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Dave Stuyck and Pat Bruwer doing loco inspection

Before each journey the loco need road worthy. The loco is taken to Culemborg where qualified volunteers certify the loco.
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