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Sunderland Flying Boat crash – Durban, 1950.

On Monday 17 April 1950, this Sunderland Flying Boat crashed in the Durban Harbour in the Maydon Channel. The channel was used as a landing point for these aircraft that were used on the route up through Africa.

SANS Mar 17, 2021Jun 16, 2021 Historical - Stories and Papers, Transportation Read more

The Contribution of Rail Workers to the WWI war effort.

The following link was sent to us by past Chairman, Hardy Wilson. I’m sure the article which commemorates some of the unsung heroes will be enjoyed by both historians and railway enthusiasts. Click on the link below to access the

SANS Nov 4, 2019 Militaria, Transportation Read more

Lions River Station – KZN Midlands.

Lions River Station – KZN Midlands.

It is refreshing to see an old railway station being creatively used for a change. Most of Transnet’s assets have simply been allowed to fall into disuse or vandalized. The Lions River Station is an example where these old buildings

SANS Jun 28, 2019Jun 18, 2021 Transportation Read more

Ixopo Paton Country Railway

Ixopo Paton Country Railway

This line in the region described by Alan Paton in “Cry the Beloved Country”, used to steam between the Umzimkulu and Ixopo via Carisbrooke. This album has images of the locos and rolling stock based in Ixopo and featuring NG11

SANS Jun 4, 2018Jun 4, 2018 Transportation Read more

Railway Development in Colonial Natal

Railway Development in Colonial Natal

Railway Development in Colonial Natal Hardy E Wilson Railway History Society – KZN   The N.G.R. Coat of Arms  The development of railways in colonial Natal is a story as full of intrigue and attempted chicanery as a good detective

SANS Apr 6, 2018Apr 6, 2018 Transportation Read more

The Natal Old Main Line from Durban to Pietermaritzburg

The Natal Old Main Line from Durban to Pietermaritzburg

The initial print run of this impressive new publication has nearly sold out. Click here to download a pdf of how to order a book that will interest everyone with an interest in early Natal or who has ancestors who

SANS Nov 14, 2015Jun 18, 2021 Transportation Read more

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