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Old 4th March 2013, 15:44
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Strange really, I am the only one in my family (as far as I know) that is interested in trains. Just always loved the sound, speed and size of the fantastic machines and I love the fact that whatever train you see, where ever and at what ever speed, it won't disappoint!
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Welcome mate, we all love the sound of trains rumbling by
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Many years ago my parents used to "borrow" an old railway cottage near Bangor. It was so close to the line the kitchen window had safety bars on it.

I stayed there once or twice, and when the late night goods went past to Holyhead I nearly got vibrated out of bed.
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Many years ago my parents used to "borrow" an old railway cottage near Bangor. It was so close to the line the kitchen window had safety bars on it.

I stayed there once or twice, and when the late night goods went past to Holyhead I nearly got vibrated out of bed.
We (my immediate family) used to travel between Johannesburg and Durban on the overnight train every year from since when I can remember early 1960s until the late 1970s, some sections of the line were steam. Most memorable occasions, impeccable service and well kept and maintained carriages. Always had a good night's sleep and even now, if I have insomnia I play a repeating recording of the sound inside a railway carriage. My last train journey of that nature was probably in the mid 1980s. Have a look in my gallery. There are still a few trains running these days (The Blue Train for instance) but veeerrrryyyy dear.
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Have they managed to get the Outenequa Choo Choo going again from George? Managed to get one trip on that a few years back and just loved it. So sad to see that a landslide put it out of action.
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I'm not sure. Their website indicates that it is running. You can see the gallery pictures by clicking the link http://www.outeniquachootjoe.co.za/gallery.htm
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