Steam Loco Safari Tours Drakensberg Explorer II 2006

This three-disc set covers the 18-day steam tour to South Africa from the 21st May to 7th June 2006. The tour group lead by David Rodgers has operated enthusiasts' rail tours to the country since the mid 1990s. This year, as the name implies, a sequel to the highly successful 2005 tour was organised. Although some routes and locomotive classes were identical to those featured in 2005, there were some notable differences; in all, 11 classes of steam locomotives saw service.

Krugersdorp - Magaliesburg: 12AR & 15F 4-8-2s
Springs - Bethal: 12AR & 15F 4-8-2s
Springs - Bethlehem - Ficksburg: 15F 4-8-2 & 25NC 4-8-4
Pietermaritzburg - Thornville: GF 4-6-2 + 2-6-4
Pietermaritzburg - Donnybrook - Creighton - Riverside: GF 4-6-2 + 2-6-4 & 19D 4-8-2
Ixopo: NGG11 2-6-0 + 0-6-2
George - Knysna line: 7A 4-8-0, 19B 4-8-2 & 24 2-8-4
George - Outeniqua: GEA 4-8-2 + 2-8-4
Camfer - Oupad: GMA 4-8-2 + 2-8-4
Snyberg - Toorwater: 19D 4-6-2

This programme covers the tour from start to finish, and from a well balanced perspective, namely most photographic runbys, lineside footage, servicing stops and varied sequences from on board the train, which provide stunning views of varied scenery in all of five provinces.

Three Disc Box - 5 Hours run time. Produced by Jean Dulez