Charlestown, 7 April 1891. President Paul Kruger and Sir Charles Mitchell after the opening of the line from Newcastle standing next to NGR Beyer Peacock 2-6-0T.
Charlestown, 31 December 1895. Train departing from Charlestown station to Johannesburg. This train derailed at mile 241 which caused the death of 44 and many injured. More on p133 of 'Birth and Development of the Natal Railways'. (Donated by System Manager, Durban on 6 March 1944.)
Volksrust. SAR Class 5E1 on goods train passing through Charlestown.