Visitors can have train rides on miniature trains or picnic on the open field between the tracks
CAPE TOWN - On the first Saturday of every month, children of all ages can enjoy a nostalgic train ride on a steam-puffing locomotive, at the Klein De Grendel “Station” in Parow West, behind the Ajax Cape Town Soccer Academy.
Visitors can have train rides on these miniature trains or a picnic or a party on the open field between the tracks, and just watch these old beauties in all their greasy glory operating. Each one has been built and maintained by the club's very experienced engineers and hobbyists themselves. The society’s chairperson Geoffrey de Vartek said: “Our aim is for people to experience a lovely family outing with our enthusiastic members and their little locomotives. We would also like to encourage young people and adults alike, to start working with their hands again and get hobbies, where you effectively see the product of your labour. Working not only for yourself, but also for the benefit of society and your greater community.
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