Steam trains have always captured the imagination of both young and old.<\/p>\n
There is nothing quite like the huffing and puffing of a locomotive as it pulls a heavy train up a hill.<\/p>
When the South African Railways cancelled steam on their main lines, a small group of enthusiasts decided to preserve this piece of our history by saving some of the last running steam locomotives in South Africa.<\/p>\n
This was the birth of the Reefsteamers Association.<\/p>
The organisation has a depot based in Germiston, where the magnificent locomotives of yesteryear are lovingly restored in a bustling authentic workshop.<\/p>\n
This Saturday, Reefsteamers\u2019 volunteers are having an open day to share their love of trains and their stories about all things steam.<\/p>\n
The public is invited to share in the old-world charm by stepping into a vintage world of steam at the Germiston depot.<\/p>\n
A beautiful old steam loco will depart from the Rhodesfield Station, in Kempton Park, for Germiston at 9.30am.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Ten ways you can help keep steam alive<\/a><\/p>\n Dreams come true<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Spend the morning at the depot to see the static displays and experience the blacksmiths in action in the workshop.<\/p>\n There will also be a craft market with unique artisan crafts, food and beverages and entertainment for the children.<\/p>\n Have your Steampunk photo taken in a photo booth and win prizes for the best Steampunk outfit.<\/p>\n At 2.30pm, the loco will chug all the visitors back to Rhodesfield, with an estimated time of arrival of 3pm.<\/p>\n Book your spot now by emailing bookings@reefsteamers.com or calling 062 743 9200.<\/p>\n Alternatively you can buy your ticket on arrival at Rhodesfield, when you board the train.<\/p>\n The cost of the ticket includes pick-up and drop off at Rhodesfield Station and one Steampunk-styled photo.<\/p>\n All proceeds go to the upkeep of the depot and the restoration of the great 100-year-old steam loco, Susan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or Puleng Sekabate\u00a0<\/span>pulengs@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n