Ashton: Route 62, Steam Locomotive and Arch Bridge

Ashton can be associated with two different themes: Class 14 CR steam locomotive No. 2010 and day hikes through fynbos in the surrounding foothills. This gives you travel information covering both architectural and historical features and excursions into the surrounding area. Consider which focus suits your reason for travelling: are you mainly interested in construction and railway history, or are fynbos hikes part of your plans?

The B2666 Arch Bridge

One architectural landmark in Ashton is the B2666 over the Cogmans River. The bridge is 113 m long and built as a single-span tied-arch bridge; its arches rise 22 m above the roadway. These measurements describe different aspects of the structure: 113 m is its length, while 22 m is the height of the arches above the roadway. “Single-span” means that the bridge has one span. Ashton is known for this tied concrete arch bridge. Those interested in bridges will find a clear technical point of reference in its named structural form and specific measurements. At 113 m, its length is just over five times the height of the arches above the roadway, which is 22 m.

Steam Locomotive and Railway History

A second point of interest in the history of technology is Class 14 CR steam locomotive No. 2010. It is on display as a historical exhibit beside the Langeberg Municipality offices on Main Road in Ashton. It entered service in 1919 and operated on the Worcester–Mossel Bay section of the line until 1983. The locomotive is notable for its railway history and the specified period of service, while the B2666 can be understood through its design and measurements. For your travel planning, these are two different ways to explore the history of technology: the construction of a structure and the history of a locomotive.

Hikes and Excursion Information

The surrounding area offers another focus. Day hikes through local fynbos take you into the foothills around Ashton. These hikes are in the surrounding area and offer a different kind of excursion from the architectural features in town. Platform 62 Information provides information and booking services, and can assist with tours and offers at wine estates, as well as tractor and boat excursions. If you would like to include one of these activities in your travel plans, you can ask there for information. Check dates and availability directly before making firm plans.

Ashton on Route 62

Ashton is one of the towns along Route 62. This is a different point of reference from the town’s architectural and historical features or the hikes in the surrounding hills. If your travel plans are based around Route 62, you can consider Ashton as a destination along the route.

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