Jump off the Blue Train South Africa to see Matjiesfontein |
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A London bus found in Matjiesfontein, South Africa
For Londoners who want to feel at home whilst away, then Matjiesfontein in South Africa is the perfect choice. Matjiesfontein, South Africa was founded in 1884 by the legendary James Douglas Logan. It has become well known for its splendid historical buildings and the entire village was restored in 1970 and declared a National Historic Monument. Step back in time and take a trip on an Old London Bus that does a daily tour, sip your wine aboard an original steam train, be summoned to dinner by the sounds of trumpets playing or visit one of its two museums. A 45 minute excursion to Matjiesfontien, South Africa is offered to guests choosing luxury rail travel on The Blue Train journey from Cape Town to Pretoria at a cost of £789 per person. Since its inception in 1946, The Blue Train of South Africa has become recognised as the epitome of luxury rail travel and an icon in South African tourism. Comparable to the world's finest hotels, each suite on board the train which journeys from Cape Town to Pretoria and also in reverse, Pretoria to Cape Town, offers luxury rail travel with private en-suite bathroom facilities. There is a personalised butler service on the Blue Train. The trains The luxurious journeys are made possible by two Blue Train sets. The first train accommodates 74 guests in 37 suites. The second accommodates 58 guests in 29 suites and features a conference or observation car at the back of the train. The trains travel at a speed of 90 kilometres per hour (58,2 mph). Both are 336 metres (433 yards) long and consist of 17 & 16 carriages respectively, 10 & 8 of which are for the use of the guests. The weight of each train is approximately 825 metric tons, excluding the locomotives. They each carry 31 000 litres (6820 gallons) of water. Two diesel-powered generators - one of which is always on standby - are used to supply The Blue Train's demanding power requirements. The kitchen car is a masterpiece of stainless-steel design. The fully air-conditioned car features walk-in cool rooms and freezers, ensuring that wines and hors d'oeuvres remain at optimum temperatures.
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