Down the line
Subtitle: a photo essay of the train-line between Cape Town and Simonstown
By: [written and photographed by] Gary Hirson ; [illustrated by Carmen Ziervogel]
Contributors: Ziervogel, Carmen
Publisher: Calm in Storm
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Cape Town
Language: eng
Number of pages: 173
ISBN-13: 9780620527293
Subjects: Artistic Photography; Railroads; Railroad travel; Pictorial works; Railroad trains
Description: "The Southern Line snakes between Cape Town and Simonstown  - 37 kilometers of some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cape. But talk about incongruities. The windows at times are so grimy that the mountains and ocean are mere smudges in the distance. Some of the modern coaches are spruced-up, others smeared with offensive graffiti. Businessmen in suits rub shoulders with bling hipsters ; beggars share seats with tourists. Some commuters sit comfortably while others hang out the moving carriages, hoping to arrive at their station alive and on time. Over 3.5 million commuters depend on the line monthly, but a late, idling, or cancelled train is common. Yet at times it all seems so smooth. Ticket office open, security guards patrolling,  trains on schedule, and spotless coaches make for an effortless journey DOWN THE LINE". --Back cover.