The stone blockhouses were built by the British during the Anglo-Boer War in 1901. Only 441 of these stone structures were built to protect the railway bridges crossing ravines from Boer attacks. They were of utmost importance as the railway line from south to north was the main transport artery for the British Army between the Cape Colony and the Boer Republics. Many of these structures have fallen into disrepair or disappeared over the subsequent years but some are still standing and are in need of repair, especially those in Tulbagh and Wellington. They have sadly already been stripped of many of the original wooden and steel building components and have no organisation/private person tending to them or preventing further vandalism of the sites.

The Wolseley blockhouses are in a remarkably well preserved condition and could be used as a benchmark for the restoration.

This feels more american than from SA.   

It does look in good condition.  Just guarding the vines in the present day

Hello there Droffarc. Good day and thank you for posting this video that you have filmed. Nicely done and have a nice day. .

DJI Stephen Posted at 4-5 23:48
Hello there Droffarc. Good day and thank you for posting this video that you have filmed. Nicely done and have a nice day.  .

Thank you Stephen

Very nicely done Droffarc.    Shame that they are letting some of the blockhouses just deteriorate.  

DAFlys Posted at 4-5 23:19
This feels more american than from SA.

Well you know, we strive to be more american than the Americans - certain parts of the local community, while others again strive to be more french/Italian/mexican than the French/Italians/Mexicans.
Very few try to be more south african than South Africans

Blériot53 Posted at 4-5 23:31
It does look in good condition.  Just guarding the vines in the present day

Gotta guard the grapes! Ever tried bolting a grape to the vine in case it gets stolen - but then again they will steal the bolt for scrap metal and just eat the grape.

Someone mentioned that those blockhouses had been badly vandalised (by Goths maybe?)

DowntownRDB Posted at 4-6 02:00
Very nicely done Droffarc.    Shame that they are letting some of the blockhouses just deteriorate.

Thanks Downtown. I have visited at least 3 others (too far away) and they all get vandalised.

Droffarc Posted at 4-6 03:16
Gotta guard the grapes! Ever tried bolting a grape to the vine in case it gets stolen - but then again they will steal the bolt for scrap metal and just eat the grape.

Someone mentioned that those blockhouses had been badly vandalised (by Goths maybe?)

Very drole

Droffarc Posted at 4-6 00:16
Thank you Stephen

Hi there Droffarc. You are very much welcome and thank you for the reply. Again, thank you for your valued support and keep flying. .

Droffarc Posted at 4-6 03:12
Well you know, we strive to be more american than the Americans - certain parts of the local community, while others again strive to be more french/Italian/mexican than the French/Italians/Mexicans.
Very few try to be more south african than South Africans

Was there much american influence there over the years?

DAFlys Posted at 4-6 23:24
Was there much american influence there over the years?

I dont think so - It is mostly from Hollywood, TV (Some people several TV sets, even have a TV in the Loo) and the Identification with the negroid part of the American population.

Also a form of escapism - it is normal being what you are not (There is a saying - "Ek's nie van hier af nie - Ek's gestuur" (I am not from here, I have been sent)

Many years ago I worked for British Leyland and there I learnd the meaning of PRESTIGE - being that which you are not. See also the Chris Nolan movie "The Prestige"

Droffarc Posted at 4-6 03:19
Thanks Downtown. I have visited at least 3 others (too far away) and they all get vandalised.

You're very welcome.     

Remarkable shot

Droffarc Posted at 4-7 01:49
I dont think so - It is mostly from Hollywood, TV (Some people several TV sets, even have a TV in the Loo) and the Identification with the negroid part of the American population.

Also a form of escapism - it is normal being what you are not (There is a saying - "Ek's nie van hier af nie - Ek's gestuur" (I am not from here, I have been sent)

TV in the Loo,   Nooooooooo

DAFlys Posted at 4-7 23:23
TV in the Loo,   Nooooooooo

Is Troooo jis, I seen it with my own eyes! Dirrent use someone else's eyes.

ro_flyer Posted at 4-7 21:28
Remarkable shot

Thank you ro-flyer

Lovely place!

Droffarc Posted at 4-8 08:06
Thank you ro-flyer

My pleasure!!

Depp Posted at 4-8 11:54
Lovely place!

Glad you like it Depp, imagin flying your FPV among those trees and girders

Droffarc Posted at 4-8 08:05
Is Troooo jis, I seen it with my own eyes! Dirrent use someone else's eyes.

We have them for people in the bath here.



PS this is the real DAFlys and not the account that is _Daflys thats imitating me,  and has been reported in the forum issues section.

DAFlys Posted at 4-9 05:03
We have them for people in the bath here.

Will the real DAflys please stand up?

You have someone imitating you? Good grief! In a good way I hope!
I have always believed that imitation is the highest form of praise

Very nice video!
Looks like that railroad is still in use.

Droffarc Posted at 4-9 03:01
Glad you like it Depp, imagin flying your FPV among those trees and girders

Yes, definitely a great place to fly (fpv).

Montfrooij Posted at 4-9 10:48
Very nice video!
Looks like that railroad is still in use.

Indeed, daily. Bit far away from me for a revisit at present   BUT

I am working on getting footage for    https://www.ceresrail.co.za/     which I fetured some time ago in the vidoe of the ghost station. Will probably shoot next Saturday, depending on the weather.

Droffarc Posted at 4-9 10:36
Will the real DAflys please stand up?

You have someone imitating you? Good grief! In a good way I hope!

God one Droffarc,    I needed that.


The account has now been renamed to Dronezee so hopefully that is the end of it.

Droffarc Posted at 4-9 23:29
Indeed, daily. Bit far away from me for a revisit at present   BUT

I am working on getting footage for    https://www.ceresrail.co.za/     which I fetured some time ago in the vidoe of the ghost station. Will probably shoot next Saturday, depending on the weather.

If you ever re visit
I will be on the lookout!

Cool aerial video

Dominik__W Posted at 7-25 10:13
Cool aerial video

I thank you Dominik

Droffarc Posted at 7-25 12:59
I thank you Dominik

You're welcome