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Oh, you guys are just trying to make me feel so homesick. But this is thrilling news and I am delighted for you all. The train looks great, the weather looks good, and the scenery — well, I don't know anywhere in the world that can beat the Peninsula line for scenery. Thank you for sharing the day ...

Thanks John. I wonder if there is any chance of one of the groups tendering for it? Or even Rovos? It does have historical merit, and as a single double-ended unit would make a wonderful and quite unique vehicle for short trips where patronage might not be too high, and it would help to keep alive ...

Dear Peter and others,

Coach 15071 (driver training unit) was originally coach composite motor coach 9222 of type U-37-C delivered 1937-1939 (imported) and classified 2-M-1. These were historic as they were part of the first large order of motor coaches for the Reef's electrification, comprising ...