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Outeniqua Transport Museum, Railway museum in George, South Africa

The Outeniqua Transport Museum exhibits 21 steam locomotives and 22 coaches in a former PX-goods shed, presenting different periods of railway transportation.

The museum building, which opened in September 1998, houses the Emil Kessler locomotive, the first steam engine that operated in Johannesburg.

The museum displays the White Coach used by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in 1947, along with Paul Kruger's personal railway carriage.

Visitors can explore the museum from Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:30, and on Saturdays and public holidays from 08:00 to 14:00.

The facility maintains a collection of original steam locomotive number plates, makers plates, and railway crockery used in South African train services.

Location: George Local Municipality

GPS coordinates: -33.96302,22.47355

Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:08

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