MYSTERY TRAIN – 27 APRIL 2023
A day filled with mystery and intrigue!
Step aboard the steam-powered Mystery Train, departing from the shadows of Harbour Bridge Platform in Cape Town. Our destination remains shrouded in enigma, concealed even from most of our staff.
As you traverse through breathtaking landscapes, indulge in our fully licensed cash bar and feast your eyes on the scenery from our range of seating options. Should your taste buds crave more, partake in light meals you can pre-order prior to the day or relish in your own picnic basket – but do remember to purchase your beverages on board.
This excursion is designed to entice all ages and guarantees a one-of-a-kind journey that will leave you mystified and enchanted.
Get ready to embark on a quest where the journey itself is the destination.
Journey Timeline
- 08:00 – 08:45 – Passengers Arrive & Boarding
- 08:00 – Train arrives at the platform
- 09:03:14 – Departure
- 17:00 – 18:00 – Arrival back in Cape Town
- Passengers are advised not to arrange evening events after the train at a time too close to the arrival of the train back in Cape Town due to possible delays in arrival.
Notes
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- The ticket is a return ticket and includes the cost of your journey with us.
- We have a fully stocked bar, dining car (for snacks), and coffee onboard. We will be taking pre-orders for light meals. Payment by cash or card is accepted.
- We are currently not wheelchair accessible unless the person is able to board without the wheelchair.
- No smoking is permitted onboard.
- Closed shoes are advisable, but not compulsory
- A light jersey or jacket is advisable in the case of sudden weather changes.
General Rules and Other Info
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- If you are in need of assistance, go to the Coach Controller or Train Manager.
- Obey the instructions given by our Train Manager (orange visi-vest) and our Coach Controllers (yellow visi-vest).
- Please do not stand or kneel on the furniture and tables, and keep dirty feet off too.
- Everyone loves to peek out of the window, but please do not hang out of the windows; it is dangerous due to vegetation along the track as well as soot from the steam locomotive.
- Please do not throw litter out of the windows – cleaning staff and bins are available on board.
- No bare feet – the plates between the coaches shift and passengers are at risk of getting injured if their feet are bare.
- We cannot control the actions of communities alongside the rail line. There have been incidents of stone throwing in the past; we undertake to do our best to monitor the known hotspots to ensure passengers are aware, and communities are engaged.
