
Steam in Action' has been launched!
'Steam
is Action' (S.I.A) is a new international initiative dedicated to the
preservation of South African's very unique, characterful Steam Railway heritage
before the fires of South African Steam go out for ever.
Reefsteamers Association , Sandstone
Heritage Trust and Friends
of the Rail have teamed together to present a national, coordinated front
for Steam Preservation and Operation. (Other active Steam and Rail groups
are welcome to join.) S.I.A. seek the advice and support of the
international steam and business communities, seeking practical assistance,
donations as well as financial sponsorship. The potential rewards are
immense - re-establishing and enjoying a premier world
destination for active steam, contributing towards the rescue and
restoration of rare locomotives (Including vintage diesels and electrics),
and the reinstating of steam-age depot and line side infrastructure.
The
restored locomotives and equipment will be made available to be enjoyed by those
who assisted and supported the restoration,
but will ultimately be available to be experienced and enjoyed by the whole
world - both by the casual visitor and steam enthusiasts alike.
It
is an audacious undertaking - but entirely achievable. The 'Steam in
Action' Manifesto has been released internationally.
Click here
to download the 5-page 'Steam in Action' manifesto in Adobe Acrobat PDF
format. (850kB)