The Rotary Great Train Race 2011 and a Trip down memory lane.

On Saturday 20th August the Rotary Clubs of Witbank Coalfields and Middleburg held their Annual Great Train race between Witbank (eMalahleni) and Middleburg. Reefsteamers were involved as they provided the rolling stock (coaches). Early on Saturday morning the train was ready and waiting at the Witbank (eMalahleni) station along with two 18E locomotives that would haul us from Witbank (eMalahleni) to Middleburg. Reefsteamers provided 5 crew members to assist with the train (Train Manager, Train Safety Officer and three Coach Controllers). The Train passengers consisted of VIP's (mainly the Corporate sponsors for the event as well as a few eMalahleni officials and many children from various homes in the area who were being treated to a train ride.
The images that follow are a few of the VIP Coach and the scenes the train passed along the way during the race. Having been a Rotaractor for many years this event brought back many fond memories for me of my Rotaract days when we marshaled this event and assist with many other Rotary events.

Attaching the Rotary Wheel to the front Locomotive

Watering point as seen from the train

Some of the Walkers in the race who at this stage were ahead of the lead runner as the walkers got given a head start.

Watching out for the lead runner

Happy singing and dancing passengers form the back coaches

Almost at the finish line and cheering the runners and walkers on from the train.

The End.

Reefsteamers Open Day 23 July 2011

Reefsteamers held their open day on Saturday 23 July 2011 and the weather sure played along. It was a wonderful warm winters day. The day got off to a very early start with a photographers special session at 6.30am and then moved on to being open to the public. Train rides were included in the entrance costs as well as the freedom to roam the depot and peek inside the inner workings of steam trains. Reefsteamers were also offering driver experiences to those willing to try their hand at driving a Steam Locomotive and those who did their experiences all came away feeling very proud and with a driver experience certificate. The images which follow are but a small sample from the days activities.

Wedding Setup for Classy Candle Hire

On Saturday 9 July 2011, I was again invited by Anita to shoot the set up Classy Candle Hire and Draping had done for a wedding taking place later in the day at Shepstone Gardens. Anita and her team had as usual done an amazing job and the venue looked very pretty with Tulips, Roses, Sweet-peas & Orchids and lots of pillar candles. The couple had named each table after special places that each had memories for them of their courtship and the events they held near and dear, such as Satara their first Kruger Park Holiday, Bostons where it all began and Nineteen they day they got engaged.