Below is a list of links relating to Steam Preservation organisations in South Africa as well as some other interesting South African Railways related websites.
A non-profit organization for the support and preservation of the narrow and standard gauge railway heritage of South Africa
Narrow gauge train in Port Elizabeth
Currently the only private vintage steam train operator in the Western Cape area.
Preserving South African Railway Heritage. Based in Pretoria (See also Wonder Steam Trains)
Creighton, Kwazulu-Natal
Ixopo, Kwazulu-Natal
Ixopo, Kwazulu-Natal
Operate a collection of beautifully restored Steam Engines and carriages available for hire for day trips, corporate functions or holiday tours and safris. They are based in Germiston but ceased operations in 2019.
Luxurious Steam Train tours and safaris in Southern Africa
World’s largest narrow gauge railway collection.
The Home of Steam Locomotion in KwaZulu-Natal
Based at Hermanstad in Pretoria North, have resumed operations of the previous group, Friends of the Rail