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The Spoorlyn in middel van hoofstraat (railway line in the middle of the main street) in Fauresmith, Free State, is a unique historical feature. Fauresmith was established in 1849 and is one of the oldest towns in the Free State. The railway line, built in 1906, was constructed directly down the main street (Kerk Street) rather than on a separate alignment, a rare urban planning choice. This was likely due to the town's layout and the need to connect the railway to the existing settlement without extensive land acquisition. The line served the local agricultural community, transporting goods such as grain and livestock. Today, the railway line remains in place, though no longer in regular use, and is a distinctive heritage landmark.

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