Colenso has never really recovered from the closure of the ESCOM Power Station in 1984, as these images clearly illustrate. Perhaps this is synonymous with the fate of ESKOM as a whole, which has been systematically plundered by ANC appointees.
The fire less steam locomotive below was built in 1937 by Bagnall & Co Limited and was used for short distance haulage for the power station.
Our Society visit to the local museum was also thwarted as the key was lost!
Colenso town centre – ruined trading store.
Escom – Bagball fireless steam loco – 1937
Escom steam loco
Escom – Fireless Steam Loco – built by Bagnall & Co.
Colenso derelict residence
Colenso – neglected water feature.