rom South Coast Junction to Isipingo -

Including the Bluff Line

CHAPTER XII

EVIATING from the main line at South Coast Junction the branch train bowls along on a level track, past the Natal Match Factory and the Chemical Manure Mill, across the bridge of the Umhlatuzan- which river trails through a country singularly pretty and well-foliaged, the train then travels through bright red cuttings, into the Junction Station of the Bluff Line.

CLAIR MO NT is a favourite resort for picnic parties ^ and tourists, and as there is a good hotel, standing in large and

Altitude ■ 57 feet.

Distance • • 5:i miles.

beautifully laid-out grounds, this pretty place entices many visitors from Durban and other parts. Amongst the various attractions may be mentioned the tea gardens, sports grounds, and the Umhlatuzan River, which is within a few minutes' walk. It is the centre of good brickfields and stone quarries ; and has a large Catholic Native Settlement in the vicinity.

The BLUFF LINE radiates from Clairmont, and sweeps round the edge of the bay, passing the stopping-places in the order given : Jacobs, Wentworth, King's Rest (named after the renowned Richard King), Fynnland (this is in memory of Henry Fynn, who, with Lieutenants Farewell and King, were the three recognised leaders of the pioneer English settlers), and Island View, terminating at

WESTS, the headland station of the Bluff. This rail route between Durban f Altitude . . 9 feet. ^ and Wests is very popular, and at holiday seasons is 1 Distance - - ig| miles. | we u patronised. Wests has many attractions to families,