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At the entrance to Voorbaai Yard (Mossel Bay) from Worcester, just as you exit under the road bridge is a sign with the single capital letter "A" (in black) on a white background. Can anybody enlighten me as to what the sign means and if the "A" is on both sides of the sign. I su...

I saw this interesting signal on Les Pivnic and Charlie Lewis' website Soul of a Railway. It is on the line from PE to Rosmead and can be seen at some sidings. Attached is a pdf with a picture of the siding. I would like some info on this signal. The name if possible and if at all possible a better ...

I can't believe the shortage of information on the famous Kimberley to De Aar line, especially in the steam era. Except for a few very nice videos by Trevor Staats and a few others on You Tube almost nothing exist as far as I could find on the net. Very difficult to find photos of stations and track...

Please some info if possible. The passing siding inside the Hexriver No.4 tunnel, what is the length of this siding, and if possible what is the setup (exactly where in the tunnel is it situated). Is it just a parallel siding to the mainline or does it have "head shunt" space as well? Any ...

Can somebody please explain, or try to, the attitude of Transnet towards the following. We've been busy on the Railworks 2013 route from Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith for quite some time now. It took a huge effort and many, many hours of work. At the last moment we decided to ask permission from Tra...

Almost finished with the very first true South African route for Railworks 2013 Train Simualator. Busy doing the legal stuff to eventually sell it via Steam and Railworks. Thanks to one and all for help and info on signals etc. for the Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith line. Just one last bit of help ne...

Busy with the route from Harrismith to Ladysmith in Railworks Train Simulator. Noticed a rather long siding (28 28 07.93S and 029 41 42.01E in Google Earth) between Besters and Smith's Crossing with apparently no name. No road map, Garmin, Google Earth has the name. Can't find it on the web. Well, I...

A great, big thanks to all that gave some info on signals. Especially signals used on the Pietermaritzburg to Ladysmith line. A special thanks to Steve for valuable information. I still need some info/help if possible. I obtained two videos and lots of pics. The videos are in-cab videos, showing the...

Steve, I appreciate it! Would be a great help.

Following the wonderful response I had regarding the signal lights used on the Pietmaritzburg line, I again need some help. I would appreciate it if someone could give me some info on the various track sign boards used on our railway routes. Signs like speed restrictions, whistle boards etc. and the...

A photo of the signals used on the PMB Ladysmith line. Any help on info would be appreciated.

I am trying to recreate the line between PMB and Ladsymith for the Railworks Simulator 2013. The idea is to recreate it as best as possible. That includes a 3'6" Cape Gauge line, authentic station buidlings, at least, and a correct signalling system for the route. Question:are all mainline rout...

I found a great video on You Tube on the reverses between Lady Grey and Barkly East, "Riding the Reverses". That inspired me to try recreating it in some way on Railworks Simulator. I have already done about 9 SA routes in Railworks. Anybody with info on the reverses e.g. photos, maps etc ...

Is it possible to get a site/book/document with pictures/descriptions of all railway signals in South Africa? I am very interested in everything connected with the rail and would like to have info on railway signals - specifically South African

Thank you Steve. Clears it up.