It seems that this trolley, once known as the "HexPass Express" is still in business. A trip is planned in conjunction with the Simon van der Stel Foundation for Saturday, 21 February, 2015 - 09:30. For information about that Foundation go to http://www.heritageportal.co.za/organis ... -cape-town.
http://www.heritageportal.co.za/event/h ... olley-tripWhen the new railway line and tunnels were built, the old line became redundant. Nowadays this old line is used for sight-seeing on a train trolley. You will hear the interesting history of the line and the unique fauna and flora along the way will be pointed out. The journey takes 2 hours each way. Picnic to be enjoyed at the tunnel station. Enjoy stunning views of the Hex River Valley.
Meet: at Veldskoen Padstal, just beyond De Doorns. Directions: Drive along N1, De Doorns is 25 km past Worcester. Allow 2¼ hours travel time. Note: order picnic basket 72 hours in advance at R85 pp from njordaan@telkomsa.net or cell 083 292 0348 OR pack your own picnic, all drinks, warm clothing, rain proof jacket, sun cream and hats. Toilets at farm stall and at turn around point. The coaches have a canopy roof and clear flexible side sheets.
Limited to 30. Not wheelchair friendly. Co-ordinator: Mickey Kent.
