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Brief Introduction to the "Outeniqua Choo Tjoe"
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The "Outeniqua Choo Tjoe" in action ! |
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The
Outeniqua Choo Tjoe is the steam hauled train which operates on the
Outetiiqualand Preserved Railway between George and Knysna in the heart of the
world famous Garden Route. During the peak tourist seasons the train
is usually run as a passenger
train, but during off peak the trains also convey freight.
You
are invited to spend the day reliving the past by travelling on the Outeniqua
Choo Tjoe, a mode of travel which was used to develop this, and many other
countries of the world.
The locomotives most commonly used on the line are class 24, and class 19D (placed in service between 1937 and 1948). However, other historic locomotives dating from as early as 1928 can also be seen on the line. They also use classes 7A 7B. GB. I4CRB. GMA, GMAM and 19C. Class 32 diesel locomotives are also used to haul heavier freight trains on the line.
Carriages
used on the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe date from 1913 to I950 and are all of the
suburban side-door type, typical of those used on branch lines in the past.
Light
refreshments are available on the train, and souvenirs and memorabilia may he
purchased at Knysna station.
Kindly
note that smoking is not permitted on the trains.
Outeniqua Choo-Choo crossings Keimans River Bridge
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