Relive South Africa’s Railway Heritage – Book Your Steam Train Adventure

 
 
 
 
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 Philip Saunders 
 
29 September 2026
 
 
  
What an absolute blast! Definitely a worthwhile experience
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Yonela Masinga 
 
29 September 2026
 
 
  
What an absolutely wonderful experience! ❤️🚂

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 5th anniversary on Sunday, and he surprised me with a historical train ride that we had always wanted to experience. It turned out to be such a beautiful and memorable way to celebrate five years together. 🥰

It first started bad cause along the way we got lost and missed our 11 o’clock schedule but we were fortunate to get on the following train, the entire experience had such a special atmosphere. The beautiful scenery, the historical surroundings, the excitement of the other guests/tourists, and the wonderful people working along the way all added to the magic of the day.

A special thank you to all the staff, I’m really bad at remembering names🤦🏾‍♀️ I’m so sorry but there was an old man who was working at the museum, saw us taking pictures outside and offered to take a picture of us as a couple and went along to show us around the museum and take us through how it first started, such amazing hospitality. A big thank you to everyone involved in making the experience so enjoyable. Everyone we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and happy to be part of the experience. Even the people at the stalls along the way contributed to the atmosphere and made the day feel like so much more than just a train ride.

And then, of course, there was the train ride itself! 🚂❤️ There is something incredibly special about stepping back in time and experiencing a piece of history while taking in the scenery around you. It was relaxing, exciting, nostalgic, and genuinely unforgettable. A big thank you to our conductor in coach F, took us down memory lane, and constantly checked whether everyone is on board when we had to go back to inchanga station.❤️

What made it even more meaningful was being able to share this experience with my boyfriend as we celebrated five years of love, memories, and adventures together. It is definitely a day we will look back on with big smiles.

To everyone who played a part in making Sunday so special: thank you! You helped create an experience that was not only enjoyable, but one that became part of a very special anniversary memory for us.

We absolutely loved it and would happily recommend this experience to anyone looking for something unique, beautiful, and memorable. ❤️🚂✨

Thank you for helping make our 5th anniversary one to remember!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Simon Marais 
 
28 September 2026
 
 
  
What a wonderful experience! Haven't been on a steamer since 1980s. Just very sad how run down Botha Hill station is. I enjoyed the musuem as well. Did learn a few things about trains from the staff! All and all I will drive all the way from Pretoria again for this experience!
Thank you so much, keep up the good work!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Barbara Perlman 
 
27 September 2026
 
 
  
Wonderful to see the older generation keeping the  legacy alive. Great blast from the past. Good outing for kids. Not recommended for large people in respect  of seating and embarking and alighting the train.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Brian Dafel 
 
8 September 2026
 
 
  
Amazing experience like time traveling back into the past
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 stephanie vd Berg 
 
30 August 2026
 
 
  
Was a wonderful experience. Had the best day ever.