When was the railway line completed to Parys?
It is located on the banks of the Vaal River approximately 115 km south of Johannesburg. The completion of the railway line to Parys in 1905 suddenly made Parys more accessible to the public and this, in turn, led to the growth of the town as a holiday resort and industrial centre.
Who built South African Railways?
Netherlands-South African Railway Company
In the north, in the independent South African Republic, railway construction was done by the Netherlands-South African Railway Company (NZASM), which constructed two major lines: one from Pretoria to Lourenço Marques in Portuguese East Africa Colony, and a shorter line connecting Pretoria to Johannesburg.
When did steam end in South Africa?
1982
Although about twenty were also allocated to yards on the Witwatersrand and in the Eastern Transvaal where they were employed in light general shunting, the Class S2 became synonymous with harbour shunting from their arrival in 1952 right through to the end of steam in 1982.
Why is Bridport called Bridport?
Bridport’s name probably derives from another location nearby. In the early 10th century the Burghal Hidage recorded the existence of a fortified centre or burh in this area, called ‘Brydian’, which is generally accepted as referring to Bridport.
Is the east end of Toller station still open?
The platform is extant with the exception of the east end which has been demolished beyond a property boundary. The west end of the platform is now a public footpath for a few years with the path crossing the track bed at the bottom of the ramp. Some original iron railings can still be seen at the back of the platform at this point.
When was Toller Fratrum and Bridport Railway opened?
The line was leased to the larger company for 21 years from 1 July 1858. Toller station was opened on 31 March 1862, serving the village of Toller Porcorum. (Toller Fratrum was more easily accessed from Maiden Newton station). The branch was converted to standard gauge in June 1874. It was leased for a further 21 years from 1 July 1882.
Why was Toller and smokeham railway stations closed?
In May 1856, as a result of public pressure, the company decided to provide intermediate stations at Smokeham (Powerstock) and Toller, but they were to be built as cheaply as possible and closed if they proved unremunerative. Inhabitants of Loders requested a station, but their wishes were not granted.
Where was the Toller Littlehempston railway station located?
The station building was dismantled after 1981 and has now been re-erected at Totnes Littlehempston station on the South Devon Railway Notes: The station was conveniently sited to serve the small village of Toller Porcorum and a small number of farms also lay within its catchment.