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The route of the Choo-Tjoe is
from George, via Victoria Bay, Wilderness,
Sedgefield and Goukamma to Knysna and encompasses
some of the most spectacular scenery in South Africa
in the heart of the Garden Route lake district. The
section from Victoria Bay along the Cliffside and
over the Kaaiman’s River viaduct to Wilderness is
the highlight of the journey.
The railway line between George and Knysna was
opened to traffic in 1928 and when built was
regarded as one of the most expensive sections of
line in the world - today it is rated the most
beautiful.
The George-Knysna line was declared a
preserved railway in 1992 and officially
handed over to the Transnet Heritage
Foundation. At that time there was
only a daily return trip with an average of 40,000 passengers
per year. Today approximately 115,000
tourists travel the line annually.
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Related pages
George; Knysna
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All trains departing from and arriving
at George use the Choo-Tjoe station at
the Outeniqua Railway Museum.
The trains are normally hauled by a
class 19D or class 24 steam locomotive
although other locomotives may be used on
special occasions.
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