June 2010 Update:
After a lengthy process, Atlantic Rail has finally been able to secure a renewal of our interface agreement with PRASA. This allows us to once again operate on Metrorail lines.
We have also had our Railway Safety Regulator permit reissued.
Work has started on the maintenance of our coaches and locomotive in preparation for our next trip.
The line between Fishhoek and Simon’s Town has suffered a wash away. Metrorail has indicated that it will take a total of 12 weeks for repairs to be done to this line. As soon as we know a definite date for the completion of this repair work, we can plan our day trip schedules.
We intend to have a large re-launch with the first train that runs.
When our departure dates are confirmed, we will send out a list to all of those on our mailing list. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact us on info@atlanticrail.co.za
We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Join us on a nostalgic steam train journey.
Atlantic Rail provides a unique experience for the railway enthusiast, tour operators, film companies and also unique family day trips out of Cape Town.
The Atlantic Rail train is made up of wooden bodied coaches dating from 1922 to 1938 and they are in various stages of restoration and refurbishment. The train is steam hauled by Class 24, Number 3655. This locomotive was built in 1948 by North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow, Scotland.