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The South African Blue Train
Photos of the luxury world renowned Blue Train, now operated by Transnet Freight Rail.
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Photo ID: 392783

The Blue Train is one of South Africa's premier luxury trains (the other being Rovos Rail). Its origins date back to 1923 when the 'Union Limited' and 'Union Express' luxury trains were introduced... (more)

Railroad: Transnet Freight Rail
Locomotive: 14E1 Dual Voltage (3KV DC/25KV AC) Electric Units
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Locomotive #: 14-106 + 14-108
Train ID: The Blue Train
Photo Date: March 21, 2012


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By: RailRog

Added: Mar 21, 2012

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Photo ID: 386980

At least a dozen special trains operated from various parts of the country to the city of Bloemfontein for the ANC's 100th birthday celebrations on 8th January (ANC = African National Congress - S... (more)

Railroad: Transnet Freight Rail
Locomotive: Class 18E
Location: Viljoensdrif, Free State province, South Africa
Locomotive #: 18-689, 18-687
Train ID: Blue Train
Photo Date: January 09, 2012


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By: Eugene Armer

Added: Jan 16, 2012

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Photo ID: 333141

The luxury Blue Train is a bit more than an hour into its journey from Cape Town to Pretoria, seen here just north of Wellington in the distance to the left.

Railroad: Transnet Freight Rail
Locomotive: 14E Electric
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Locomotive #: 14-107
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: July 28, 2010


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By: Fanie Kleynhans

Added: Jul 30, 2010

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Photo ID: 298367

The luxury Blue Train leaving Cape Town for Pretoria, nice to see "The Blue Train" badge on the nose of the loco.

Railroad: Transnet Freight Rail
Locomotive: 14E Electric
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Locomotive #: E14-106
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: September 23, 2009


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By: Fanie Kleynhans

Added: Sep 25, 2009

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Photo ID: 36058

The Blue Train heading out of Cape Town.

Railroad: Spoornet
Locomotive: 6E1 (Electric)
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Locomotive #: E1957
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: October 13, 2003


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By: Fanie Kleynhans

Added: Oct 18, 2003

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