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Outeniqua Transport Museum

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366 Reviews

#2 of 42 things to do in George

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2 Mission Road, George 6530, South Africa

+27 44 801 8289

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“Transport museum”

It was lovely and very interesting. We were very happy to hear that the Power Van is working again!!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

lilovisser

Piketberg, South Africa

“Travel back in time...”

I’m not the typical trains, planes and automobile type and thought I’d be bored but...what a... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Yvonne V

Knysna

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The Transnet Transport Museum has a unique display featuring the history of Transnet. Enter the world of South African Railway history and admire some of the Iron Ladies that once ruled the railway lines of South Africa. From the small prestigious Emil Kessler(National Monument) to some of the more modern bigger veterans that concurred the scenic Outeniqua railway pass. An excellent selection of privately owned vintage cars are on display and other exhibitions of interst are silverware, cutlery and crockery from various periods of the transport industry, locomotives number plates, makers plates, fire engines, road transport vehicles, furniture and many other rail related items. Open weekdays from 08:00 AM to 4;30 PM . Saturdays and Public Holidays from 08:00 to 14:00. Closed on Sundays and 25 December. ENJOY A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE.

4.5

366 reviews

Excellent54%
Very good36%
Average8%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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“old cars” (36 reviews)

“power van” (65 reviews)

“down memory lane” (9 reviews)

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Hours Today: 08:00 - 14:00

Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours

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2 Mission Road, George 6530, South Africa

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+27 44 801 8289

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lilovisser

Piketberg, South Africa

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Transport museum

It was lovely and very interesting. We were very happy to hear that the Power Van is working again!!

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Dear Sir/ Madam Thank you for your time in posting a positive response, much appreciated. Kind regards Kobus Volschenk

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Yvonne V

Knysna

366

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Travel back in time...

I’m not the typical trains, planes and automobile type and thought I’d be bored but...what a pleasant surprise! I love the detail included in the exhibits...exact dates, crockery of each train, clothing, books, furniture and even menus. It is super cool that one can climb...More

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Dear Yvonne Glad to hear that you have enjoyed your visit to the Transnet Transport Museum. Thank you for a very positive response and the time to post it on Trip Advisor. Trust that you will visit the museum again. Best regards Kobus Volschenk

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hannesswiegers

Springs Gauteng

14220

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Visit to museum

A visit to the museum . Oupa enjoyed the visit . He was our own guide sharing a lot of information he just missed the 15 F loco. The vintage privatly owned car collection very goodMore

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Dear Sir I'm glad to hear that you have enjoyed the visit to the museum. Due to certain weight restrictions on the culvert/bridges and curve radius on the section between George and Port Elizabeth and George/Worcester the 15F cannot be relocated to George. However we...More

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Sprout1Cheshire

Cheshire

14986

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A blast from the past

On first sight the whole place has a rundown feel about it, but inside if you are into steam or transport you find some real gems. Many locos are on display along with many other transport related items all well displayed with the relevant information...More

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Ronel V

297

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Stunning collection of Historic Steam Engines and memorabilia.

Nice old museum to spend an hour or so wandering round preserved steam loco's, old carriages, and ox carts. Well worth a trip and lovely place to sit and enjoy the view (back in time).

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Dear Sir/ Madam Thank you very much for posting a review on Trip Advisor. Your positive review is much appreciated, trust that we will see you again. Kind regards Kobus Volschenk

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Barrie T

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

18256

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Free visit when you take the power-van.

We have visited this museum many times and always find something new. Very well maintained and clean. Good collection of classic cars. Loved the illuminated carriages with people (dummies) at the dining table. Interesting to see something of the royal train used for the queen's...More

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samanplant

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

171

Reviewed 5 March 2018

Transport Museum

Nice place this museum and plenty to see.Good history. Only one thing missed it need a guide to take you trow the museum and give you some feedback on the history of transport.It is a must to seeMore

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Dear Sir / Madam Thank you for your response . We have tried guided tours before at specified times but the cost involved outweighed the demand by far. Unfortunately to get volunteers is just as difficult. Thank you for recommending the museum as a must...More

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Lancedmsnr

Singapore, Singapore

112

Reviewed 2 March 2018

Transport lovers

Ideal for those transport lovers and have half a day to take in all the history, and have breakfast or lunch in a train coach.

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john190447

Bishops Stortford, United Kingdom

143

Reviewed 24 February 2018

If you like trains a must see

We visited on a hot day, and in a metal warehouse the heat was stifling. If you are interested in trains or classic car, I guess this is a must see. Museum is under exploited and I think a lot more could be done to...More

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Dear Sir Thank you for your feedback as it can only help us to improve our service to our customers. We are aware of the high temperatures during the summer months and are looking various cost effective solutions to alleviate the heat. Kind regards Kobus

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Susan499616

East Grinstead, United Kingdom

12643

Reviewed 8 February 2018

Fantastic musuem

A must for any train enthusiast. Visit on Wednesday or Saturday when the team who run the model railway are around. Good to do on a wet day.

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Thank you for the positive response, always appreciated. Kind regards Kobus