The railways we used to know

Posted on Tue September 6, 2016 in Articles.

Here's an old ad for the Wilderness from the 1930s

The line from George to Knysna was opened in 1928; The Wilderness was always a highlight - especially for young newlyweds!

 

Further Reading

Image: Tim Giddings - public domain. Outeniqua Choo Tjoe on the Kaaimans River Bridge. Photo taken some time before the line was shut down in 2006.
20 Years since the floods of 2006 Thu August 6, 2026

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the floods that closed the line

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Work on the line is preliminary to a comprehensive survey: Outeniqua Choo Tjoe Pty Ltd (OCT) Sat March 14, 2026

The work currently under way on the line is aimed at discovering exactly what will be required in order to reinstate the line and services

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Railway property now considered private land Sat March 14, 2026

Only duly appointed contractors are allowed access to the line and adjacent properties

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