Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for SAR No. 60 'Drakensberg', a 2-6-2+2-6-2 located in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

Ex South African railways No.60 standing at Aberystwyth station on 18th September 2025.

Ex South African railways No.60 receiving a little attention on 18th September 2025. Notice the lettering on the tender for the Vale of Rheidol Railway is in the style of South African Railways/Suid-Afrikaanse Spoorwegee.

Ex South African railways No.60 in action on the Vale of Rheidol line on 18th September 2025.

Front end of Ex South African railways No.60 at Aberystwyth on 18th September 2025. This is the water tank on the leading power bogie. Notice the name plate 'Drakensberg' for the mountain range of South Africa.

Cab side of Ex South African railways No.60 at Aberystwyth on 18th September 2025. Notice the bilingual number plate - English and Afrikaans.

Running gear on the rear power bogie of Ex South African Railways No.60 at Aberystwyth on 18th September 2025. This bogie carries the coal supply.

Cab interior of Ex South African Railways No.60 at Aberystwyth on 18th September 2025.


SAR 2-6-2+2-6-2 No. 60 'Drakensberg' Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, UK	Location: Vale of Rheidol Railway Status: Operational