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3. Barrow Bridge, near Waterford.

  Tragically this railway was badly damaged in heavy floods in 2006, forcing its closure. In 2016 it was reported that works would begin on its repair. The first phase being the section just outside Knysna (further away from the bridge). It is hoped that the line to George will be reopened in 2020 but sadly this looks increasingly unlikely.

  Heritage Western Cape formally declared the Kaaimans River Railway Bridge a provincial heritage site at a ceremony held at the Transnet Transport Museum on 21 October.

The bridge, a well-recognised and iconic feature of Wilderness, was completed in 1928 by inventive and ingenious engineers. It carried freight and passengers until 2006 when the line was damaged by heavy flooding and train services were suspended.
Speaking at the ceremony, John Miller, the Wilderness resident who nominated the bridge said, "We should now envision the railway line crossing a safe and preserved bridge, travelling from Knysna to George and beyond, carrying daily commuters, tourists, long distance travellers, tourists and freight, with safe bicycle and walking trails alongside.

"All that would bring jobs in planning and design, in construction and development, and in operations and services."