On the Railway explores South Africa’s railway history, from Estcourt to grand steam engines and luxury trains like the White and Blue Trains. David Williams highlights the vital role of goods trains and the engineering feats overcoming rugged landscapes. The book also addresses racial segregation and the decline of the railway network.
On the Railway explores South Africa’s railway history, from Estcourt to grand steam engines and luxury trains like the White and Blue Trains. David Williams highlights the vital role of goods trains and the engineering feats overcoming rugged landscapes. The book also addresses racial segregation and the decline of the railway network.
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