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FOTR afternoon steam train trip around Pretoria

Sun Jul 1, 13:30 - Sun Aug 26, 16:30

Hermanstad Train Station

ABOUT

Two hour (approximately) afternoon circular steam train trip around the nation's capital city.

Its winter and so too cold for our usual long day-trip to Cullinan. So we do a shorter and warmer afternoon trip in the Pretoria area.

Do come early (gates open at 10:00) and bring a picnic lunch to eat at our depot. We will have braai fires, vintage cars, depot train rides, music and other activities. Watch us as we prepare our train for an afternoon Tshwane Xplorer trip.

Departing from our own private Hermanstd depot and station at 13:30, the journey will take you through the busy Pretoria station, past UNISA, the Loftus rugby stadium and between the "colleges" where you will look down on the grounds of Pretoria's two most famous schools. Glimpses can be had of the Union Buildings over on the hill opposite. Returning via Queenswood and Capital Park, we will cross the Apies River and pass the century-old PPC cement works into Hercules station, then back home. The journey will be about 2.5 hours in duration, returning at about 16:30. Route may be run in ther opposite direction and is subject to change depending upon railway occupancies and the like.

You are welcome to bring your cooler box with snacks and drinks onto the train although we do have a kiosk on the train which sells hot dogs, rolls, tea, coffee, cool drinks, sweets, crisps and the like. Regret we do not sell alcoholic beverages on board.

Ticket prices - includes free admission to FOTR's depot and 'Open Day' (when applicable):
Adults: R170
Pensioners (over 65) and disabled persons: R175
Teenagers (13 to 18): R120
Children (4 to 12): R85
Infants (under 4): free
If you book and pay for 15 or more seats (excluding infants) at one time you get a 10% discount (with Quicket and direct bookings only - NOT available at Computicket).

DIRECTIONS

FOTR afternoon steam train trip around Pretoria
Hermanstad Train Station
152 Miechaelson St, Pretoria, 0082, South Africa
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