It includes a flight from London to O R Tambo on 13th April, "Grand steam up at Rovos Rail" on 14th, "Steam to Mafeking [sic]" with two 25NCs on 15th, "Botswana and Cape to Cairo Railway" on 16th, "The Bechuanaland Railway" on 17th, "Steam at Selebi-Phikwe Mine" on 18th, "Bulawayo, the 'Last Great Steam Shed in Africa'" on 19th, "Matopos National Park" on 20th, "Walking with Lions" on 21st, "Game Viewing" on 22nd, "Game Drive in Hwange" on 23rd, "To Victoria Falls" on 24th, "Victoria Falls Safari Express" on 25th, "Returning Home" on 26th, and arrive back in London on 27th April. The price is not given, but those who wish to know can always phone +44 1553 661500 or e-mail enquiries@railwaytouring.co.uk to find out.This is a journey by steam for over 1,300 miles through southern Africa aboard the world's most luxurious train. It consists of a lounge car, an observation bar car, a dining car and accommodation all in en suite rooms. Join us on our spectacular steam rail tour featuring the Rovos Rail train unusually combined with steam haulage. Our journey starts in Pretoria with travel to Mafeking [sic] to join the Cape to Cairo Railway, the dream of Cecil Rhodes. Using this route we pass through Botswana to Bulawayo, still home to working Garratt locomotives. We continue through Zimbabwe to reach our final destination, Victoria Falls, one of the most sepctacular sights in the world.
During the "Grand steam up at Rovos Rail", as well as "unlimited champagne and a buffet lunch", "a 6th class 4-6-0 locomotive will take us on a tour of the site and two 19Ds and two 25NCs will also be in steam." The Dollies and NCs are already working regularly, but it's good to hear that the 6 class will be certified fit for duty. Who knows, maybe even a third 25NC, 3533, might be approaching completion by then?
