From Swartruggens to Koster, eastbound trains are faced with a climb of 339 metres (1112 feet) over a distance of 37km (23 miles). These two class 34's have a light load of only 11 coaches in tow,... (more)

Rovos Rail's "Pride of Africa" luxury train from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe to Pretoria, South Africa is eastbound between Koster and Derby behind a pair of class 34 GE's, which are more than enough... (more)

It's springtime in the town of Swartruggens and there are splashes of colour everywhere. On this particular morning there is colour on the rails too, in the form of Rovos Rail's green and cream "P... (more)

Two 6E1s in Spoornet orange lead a Rovos train out of the Cape to Pretoria.

On the second morning of its two day journey from Victoria Falls to Pretoria, Rovos Rail's "Pride of Africa" safari train runs through Derby station behind two Class 34's. This line was dieselised... (more)

Rovos Rail from Cape Town to Pretoria passes through Muldersvlei with Table Mountain hiding behind the trees.

This pair of class 34's are working hard up the long grade out of Boons station, hauling Rovos Rail's train from Victoria Falls as far as Krugersdorp, where one or two electric locomotives will ta... (more)

Rovos Rail's Victoria falls - Pretoria train swings into the curve as it passes Metz siding. When the train reaches Krugersdorp, these diesels will be replaced by one or two electric locomotives f... (more)

A lone pedestrian walking along the track is oblivious to the luxurious train passing him by. Rovos Rail's train from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe is back in South Africa and heading east to its hom... (more)

The roller coaster nature of the Krugersdorp - Mafikeng line is evident in this shot of Rovos Rail's "Pride of Africa" safari train heading east to Johannesburg behind two Class 34 diesels.

Privately owned Rovos Rail operate their "Pride of Africa" luxury train safaris from their home base in Pretoria, to several destinations in Southern Africa. The bushveld that is so typical of thi... (more)

Privately owned Rovos Rail operate their "Pride of Africa" luxury train safaris to several destinations in Southern Africa, using regular motive power supplied by the respective railways. Two of T... (more)

Its late on a Saturday afternoon as Rovos Rail is just outside the town of Riversdal on the way back to Cape Town with low clouds rolling in from the sea.

Smoke is pouring out of these 2 old girls as they accelerate with a Rovos train behind heading to Cape Town.

Rovos Rails Class 19D 3360 "Shaun" and the GMAM Garret 4079 "Lyndie Lou" leaving on regular Friday Afternoon trip.