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South Africa: Apple Express running full steam ahead
weekendpost.co.za, 03 June 2010
South Africa: WC tourism to save Choo-Choo
eyewitnessnews.co.za, 19 April 2010
Plans for Choo-Tjoe steaming ahead ­ Transnet
weekendpost.co.za, 22 January 2010
South Africa: The current state of Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe affairs
cxpress.co.za, 30 December 2009
South Africa: Ratings: Apple Express
weekendpost.co.za, 26 December 2009
South Africa: Spectacular scenery on Apple Express trip
weekendpost.co.za, 24 December 2009
South Africa; Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe back on the rails
weekendpost.co.za, 22 October 2009
Full steam ahead for South Africa's iconic steam train
southernafricadirect.com, 18 October 2009
South Africa: Outeniqua Choo Tjoe makes a welcome return to Garden Route
travelwires.com, 12 October 2009
Dubai: Monorail proves a hit with tourists
thenational.ae, 12 May 2009
South Africa: Letting off steam on the Royal Livingstone Express
telegraph.co.uk, 24 March 2009
Iraqi pilgrim train chugs to better days
middle-east-online.com, 05 March 2009
South Africa: Choo-Tjoe steaming towards new lines of business
theherald.co.za, 29 January 2009
South Africa: New era for quaint little Langkloof train
weekendpost.co.za, 27 December 2008
South Africa: Steaming ahead on the Apple Express
theherald.co.za, 12 December 2008
Jordan: Initiative to place Hijaz Railway on tourism map
zawya.com, 20 November 2008
South Africa: Full steam ahead for Apple Express
dispatch.co.za, 21 October 2008
Port Elizabeth, S. Africa: Apple Express service going to Langkloof
theherald.co.za, 08 October 2008
S. Africa: Thomas River by train is a trip to savour
dispatch.co.za, 08 October 2008
S. Africa: Talks on to throw lifeline to iconic Choo-Tjoe train
theherald.co.za, 07 October 2008
South Africa: A heck of a ride
thetimes.co.za, 29 June 2008
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Steam Trains and Scenic Railways in Africa and Mideast

Cape of Good Hope funicular (pictured).
A popular funicular scales the heights of South Africa's Cape of Good Hope.
 
Apple Express
Port Elizabeth
0nce reserved for hauling apples, today the narrow-gauge steam train follows a picturesque route for a peaceful midday rail trip from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill and return. Lunchbreak at Thornhill. Charters of a few hours to six days may be arranged.
Cape Point Funicular
Cape Town
Situated in the nature reserve at the southernmost reach of the Cape of Good Hope, the funicular crawls along its steep and curving track to Cape Point's rocky promentory. There riders disembark to view the sweep of False Bay meeting the Atlantic.
Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe
George
Enjoy a classic steam-drawn excursion along the Outeniqualand Preserved Railway between George and Knysna in the heart of ZA's famous Garden Route lake district. The Choo-Tjoe is the last regularly scheduled steam-hauled passenger train operating in Southern Africa. Adjacent Outeniqua Railway Museum showcases railway development in Southern Africa. Daily except Sunday.


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