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Sandstone acquires the last two known G type cattle wagons from Port Elizabeth-Avontuur line.

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The transport of live cattle by rail has long faded into history on the South African rail system and particularly on the narrow gauge.

The South African 2ft narrow gauge system itself met its demise long ago but thanks to the efforts of Sandstone a large number of rolling stock types have been saved for preservation.

A comprehensive survey by Sandstone in May 2016 identified every remaining wagon along the line from Port Elizabeth docks to Avontuur.

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