The station that saw the last train in 2017.

It used to be a very special stopover for our luxury trains like the Blue Train and Rovos Rail, which is one of the most luxurious in the world.

I think covid put a stop to this kind of travel, and am not sure if it has resumed.

The trip in 2017 was a steam train from Cape Town to Matjiesfontein as a special birthday trip that someone had booked privately.

[Maggiemae]

I think it has resumed. One - rail journey, I would give my safe seat at home for

[Kathy A]

Nice looking station

[narayani]

It’s in good condition for an unused station!

[Susan Wakely]

Such a shame if the train has stopped but a nice looking station.

[Joan Robillard]

Then that guy is going to have a long wait.

[Peter]

Still looks well looked after nicely captured Diana:)

[Casablanca]

Looks poignant and iconic. Covid put a lot of businesses on the back foot or out completely, I suspect history will not be kind to the policy of lockdowns.

[Dione Giorgio]

Delightuful capture and composition. The guy sitting on the bench loos like he is holding a plant on his lap . I lovely way to travel in luxury. Pity the service hasn't started again.

[Wylie]

Somebody is still looking hopeful! Lovely image

[Mags]

A very nice place to sit and wait for a train. Covid put an end to too many things. It's just sad.

[Lou Ann]

What a pity. It’s a lovely station.

[winghong_ho]

It looks very nice.

[Kerry McCarthy]

It certainly looks well cared for and luckily hasn't become an eyesore.

[Dorothy]

Was the man playing the guitar? The photo shows so much! The lovely station, the mountains in the the background and the wires add such an interesting aspect.
I forgot to add the beautiful lantern lights.

[katy]

I was thinking the same @joansmor Either he is just taking a rest or he’s waiting for the train. It’s a lovely shot and the station still looks in great shape

[Peter Dulis]

lovely capture

[Christine Sztukowski]

Sad history, but beautiful capture of this wonderful station

[Josie Gilbert]

It still looks like a very nice station.

[Islandgirl]

Nice looking station it looks like it’s been well taken care taken care of

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great pov and interesting information. I think Covid caused changes to many things.

[Issi Bannerman]

What a beautiful image. How fabulous to arrive at that station!

[Bucktree]

The station looks well maintained. Great capture with leading lines.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

so interesting

[Chris Cook]

Traveling by train seems such a romantic way to travel. I’ve rarely done it myself.

[Margaret Brown]

So different to over here, lovely station

[Judith Johnson]

A wonderful station to visit. I hope you were able to take a train from here?

[Rob Z]

Nice shot Diana. What do they do with your unused stations - a lot of ours end up as tourist attractions with week-end markets etc. or as community centres.

[Olwynne]

Looks as though it is still looked after despite the lack of trains

[Milanie]

Ours has become a local museum - wish I'd been here (before 1965) when they still had train traffic

[gloria jones]

Terrific leading lines

[Corinne C]

This is so sad. This station looks so nice.

[Bobbi C]

It looks so nice. It's a shame that it is no longer in use.

[Shutterbug]

Beautiful station. I would like to take a scenic trip on a train.

[Rick]

Lovely capture.

[Annie D]

I would love to see a steam train come through

[Bill]

What strong set of lines.

[Diana]

@maggiemae @kjarn @narayani @wakelys @joansmor @pdulis @365projectorgchristine @josiegilbert @radiogirl @mittens @jamibann @dkellogg @koalagardens @cdcook48 @craftymeg @busylady @robz @ollyfran @milaniet @seattlite @corinnec @bobbic @shutterbug49 @rickster549 @annied @cwbill Thanks for the lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@joansmor @grammyn He was a busker with a guitar, he was not playing while we were there. Many tourists walk around the station, so maybe he makes a buck or two :-)

[Diana]

@robz A few of our unused stations are markets Rob. This one being part of a national monument which Matjiesfontein has become, will not be allowed to do it :-)

[haskar]

It looks like a beautiful and well-kept station. Maybe the train will stop here again someday.

[bkb in the city]

Sad when railways shut down. We have slowly seen that happen in Canada

[Heather]

A great pov to capture this station in the light and shadows! But it's sad if this is really the end. Fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Too bad- it sounds like it would be a nice way to travel and sight-see. Good shot.

[Valerie Chesney]

a very well kept station, such a shame.
I so enjoy train travel holidays..

[Diana]

@haskar @bkbinthecity @365projectorgheatherb @olivetreeann @happysnaps Thanks so much, we are hoping that there will be a train running in the near future :-)

[Vesna]

This station looks so nice!

[Diana]

@vesna0210 Thanks Vesna :-)