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FRIENDS OF THE RAIL VALENTINE'S DAY STEAM SPECIAL

Check here for FOTR's own Valentine's Day special on Sunday 17th February 2013!

REEFSTEAMERS VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL

On February 5, 2013

Reefsteamers are operating a Valentine’s Day steam-hauled special on Saturday 16 February. The train is to start from Metrorail’s Rhodesfield station (adjacent to the international airport) at 11:00. Prospective passengers can drive to Rhodesfield and park in the Gautrain facility there; alternatively they can use Gautrain or Metrorail services to reach Rhodesfield station. The Gautrain and Metro stations at Rhodesfield are inter- connected, providing safe and convenient pedestrian routes. The steam train will be running on the old Rand Mineral Line, out to the south and west of Johannesburg, and then returning to Rhodesfield by way of Langlaagte, Johannesburg’s Park Station and Germiston. Arrival back at Rhodesfield is expected at around 15:30.

• Fare including two-course lunch (two sittings): R220
• Children 4-12: R165
• Under 4: R75
• Cash bar including soft drinks

Places available: 88. Early booking is essential.

bookings@reefsteamers.com
Phone 888-1154

http://www.reefsteamers.com

Atlantic Rail will also be operating a steam special on the 17th February 2013 - Regrettably the train is already FULLY BOOKED.

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"Day Trips
Trips on the lines of the Cape Peninsula
If you are looking for something different to do with family, friends or even on your own, why not take a steam train ride on one of the day trips run by Atlantic Rail?

Our train consists of wooden bodied vintage coaches dating from 1922 to 1938. One of the coaches is a lounge car with a full cash bar service. The steam locomotive we use is a Class 24 steam loco built in 1949.



We run regular day trips around the peninsula. This scenic route winds along the rugged coast of False Bay with the waves crashing on the rocks below, through villages scrambling up the steep slopes and along the beautiful coves and beaches.

The train leaves Cape Town and travels between the famous Newlands rugby and cricket grounds to Muizenburg. Traveling on to False Bay where the view of the ocean is spectacular. The railway line skirts the rocks as it travels through the quaint village of Kalk Bay, then snakes through Fish Hoek and Glencairn, finally coming to an end in Simonstown with a view of the naval dockyard.

Passengers are free to go to the beach, grab a bite to eat or stroll through the town.

The train returns along the same route back to Cape Town.

Sunday, 17 February 2013 - Cape Town to Simon's Town (return)
Departs Cape Town: 10h30
Arrive Simon's Town: 12h30 (approx)
Departs Simon's Town: 15h15
Arrive Cape Town: 16h55 (approx)
Duration: 5½ hours
Price: R220 - Adults
R150 - Children (3- 12yrs)
Atlantic Rail will be running a trip from Cape Town to Simon's Town (return) departing Cape Town at 10h30 and later departing Simon's Town at 15h00 for the journey back.

If any guests would like to be dropped off or collected at Kalk Bay station, then they must stipulate this when booking. This cannot be arranged on the day of departure as it has to be planned into the running time table, so let us know early.

Prices are R220 for Adults and R150 for Children 3 to 12.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL info@atlanticrail.co.za and 021 556 1012

Upcoming Trips

10 February 2013 Cape Town to Simon's Town FULLY BOOKED
17 February 2013 Cape Town to Simon's Town FULLY BOOKED
3 March 2013 Cape Town to Simon's Town FULLY BOOKED
31 March 2013 Cape Town to Simon's Town
14 April 2013 Cape Town to Simon's Town