This old train regularly runs through our town.
And this morning we waited for an hour for the train to arrive. The Ceres Rail Company still runs some of these old giants in Cape Town, South Africa.
Now let me tell you that the wait was not very pleasant as we are very hot today at 33C and shade was scarce. I waited at a spot where I thought it would be ideal to get a bit of a long run exposure of the steam engine.
So come and see the results here.
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There was some black smoke on the limited horizon that announced the train's arrival.
I tried to get some close up shots in the first 3 photos.
All aboard!
If you are looking for something different to do with family, friends or even on your own, why not take a step back into a bygone era by taking a trip with Ceres Rail Company.
Right and here I started with the zoom.
Ceres Rail Company provides a unique and one-of-a-kind experience on a refurbished vintage steam locomotive as it travels back into history. Although situated in a beautiful country, it really comes alive when sitting in this steam powered train as you overlook the ever-changing scenery.
Here the train started to approach the mountains in the background.
A glimmer of the sea also started to appear above the house rooftops.
And finally here was a better look at the sea and the mountain in the background.
This train departs from Cape town to the Elgin market where it stops for the passengers to have some lunch at the famous market and then later in the afternoon it returns to Cape Town.
Over the long trip one can really relax and view some fantastic scenery, winelands, ocean, mountains. high cliffs, farms and of course beautiful nature scenes.
This train trip is really good for traveling connoisseurs and equally good for families.
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Now if you want to know more about the train trip, or the Elgin market, kindly visit the following sites.
Train trip.
https://www.ceresrail.co.za/
Elgin market.
https://www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za
Should you ever visit South Africa, you will not only receive a warm welcome but also make sure that you put this on your bucket list.
And That's All Friends!
Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved
Camera: Canon Powershot SX60HS Bridge camera
