• Inchanga Choo choo

    Inchanga Choo Choo

    Last Sunday of the Month

    Departure Stokers Arms in Kloof
    View magnificent scenery to Inchanga
    Spend time at Inchanga perusing the Craft Market
    Enjoy a picnic under the trees
    Pony rides and jumping castle for the kids
    View the Railway Museum
    Return to Kloof

    PRICES
    adult ………… r260ea
    child/pens … r190ea
    BOOK EARLY to avoid disapointment
  • Diesel Special

    Diesel Special Day

    11th August 2019 16h30

    Board the train at Kloof
    Travel the 1000 Hills Valley from Kloof
    Peruse the local Craft Market for home made goodies
    Buy something to eat from the food vedors
    Return back to Kloof by train

    PRICES
    Everyone ………… r160ea
    BOOK EARLY to avoid disapointment
  • Trains Last Sunday of the Month

    Inchanga Choo Choo

    Last Sunday of the Month

    Departure Stokers Arms in Kloof
    View magnificent scenery to Inchanga
    Spend time at Inchanga perusing the Craft Market
    Enjoy a picnic under the trees
    Pony rides and jumping castle for the kids
    View the Railway Museum
    Return to Kloof

    PRICES
    adult ………… r260ea
    child/pens … r190ea
    BOOK EARLY to avoid disapointment
  • Family Special

    Family Special

    2 Adults and 2 Children

    Book 2 Adults and 2 Children not including OAP
    Get R100 off the total of the booking
    Special is for all Normal Priced trains to End June 2019
    Does not include Royal Show Train and Diesel Special 11 Aug 2019
    Valid only for Website bookings and payment made by noon before the trip
    Not valid for cash payment at the station

    PRICES
    adult ………… r260ea
    child/pens … r190ea
    BOOK EARLY to avoid disapointment

Our Steam Locomotive will be running again from 28th July 2019

Welcome to the Umgeni Steam Railway's official website.

A non-profit organisation dedicated to the preservation of railway heritage in South Africa.

USR runs trains on the last Sunday of each month for the public in order to share the experience of railways past, and also to raise funds for ongoing and new projects.
The Inchanga Community run the Craft Market at Inchanga Railway Station everytime USR run a train.  Craft goodies, food and refreshements are always for sale on the train days listed below.
Keep an eye on the website timetable, Facebook Events, Twitter and for special train running dates.

The Natal Old Main Line Book

The Natal Old Main Line Book

The book is avilable for R200.00, excluding postage. Enquire about bulk discounts.

Email for Info about the Book

Stokers Arms Special

Stokers Arms Special www.stokersarms.co.za
tel: +27 31 764 6706

Contact Stokers Arms to reserve a table.

Valid for Inchanga Choo Choo passengers only.

Book for 5 or more adults on the train and qualify for the Stokers Arms Special.

Receive the 2 for 3 offer of Lunch or Dinner. Purchase 3 meals @ Stokers Arms and receive 2 free up to the maximum value of R100 each.

Subject to the purchase of one drink per customer.

Offer is valid for a month from the date of travelling on the train.

The train "Boarding Pass" needs to be presented to the waiter

Stokers Arms is not associated with Umgeni Steam Railway.

Supporter of Umgeni Steam Railway

Scottys Plant Hire

Umgeni Steam Railway Trains

Departs from Stokers Arms in Kloof and returns to Stokers Arms in Kloof.

Stops at Inchanga where the Inchanga Community organise a Craft Market, picnic area with food stalls.

PRICE LIST
Adult Child 2-12yrs Pensioner 65yrs+
R260 R190 R190

Price for August Special 11 Aug 2019 only: R160 for all

Train Booking Form

Children Under 2yrs old are lap passengers and therefore are not booked on the train.

Prices are for the train ride only.
A craft market with food stalls is available at Inchanga and a refreshment bar is on the train.

No Card Facilities at Inchanga or on the train, please carry cash to use on the train and in Inchanga.

The train is not wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchairs and prams go into baggage compartment.

Due to various reasons out of our control, the locomotive can be changed from steam to diesel.

TRAIN TIMETABLE

DateAMPMEV
Sunday
28 Jul 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 250 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 180 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train


Sunday
11 Aug 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 320 seats left 
August Special
Diesel train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 250 seats left 
August Special
Diesel train


Sunday
25 Aug 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 280 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train


Sunday
29 Sep 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 280 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 270 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train


Sunday
27 Oct 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train


Sunday
24 Nov 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Inchanga Choo Choo
Steam train


Saturday
14 Dec 2019


Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 280 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train		Dept: 17h00
Retn: 21h00
 280 seats left 
Carols-by-Candlelight
Steam train
Sunday
15 Dec 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 280 seats left 
Santa
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 280 seats left 
Santa
Steam train		Dept: 17h00
Retn: 21h00
 280 seats left 
Carols-by-Candlelight
Steam train
Monday
16 Dec 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 280 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 280 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train


Saturday
21 Dec 2019


Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 280 seats left 
Santa
Steam train		Dept: 17h00
Retn: 20h15
 280 seats left 
Carols-by-Candlelight
Steam train
Sunday
22 Dec 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 280 seats left 
Santa
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 280 seats left 
Santa
Steam train


Thursday
26 Dec 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Boxing Day
Diesel train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Boxing Day
Diesel train


Saturday
28 Dec 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Diesel train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Diesel train


Sunday
29 Dec 2019		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Diesel train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Diesel train


Saturday
4 Jan 2020		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train


Sunday
5 Jan 2020		Dept: 08h30
Retn: 11h45
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train		Dept: 12h30
Retn: 16h00
 290 seats left 
Summer Holiday
Steam train


Colour Legend (Seats Available)
100+ Seats Left -100 Seats Left -50 Seats Left Booked Out/Closed

Note:  Trains run only on the dates and time listed above.

You will be required to arrive at Kloof Station half an hour prior to departure time.  Trains run on time.


Plan what to do in Kloof with an itinerary including Umgeni Steam Railway









Class 19D 2685 Wesley with passengers embarking the Inchanga Choo Choo.
(Photo - Graham Gillett 29 Oct 2017)

Inchanga Station and Assagay Coffee.
(Photo - Pierre Retief 24/09/2017)