Dates available for booking are 21,28 January, and 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 February 2023! 11 February 2023 to Ceres (Steam-only)!
Ceres Rail Company offers a magnificent return trip to the Elgin Railway Market aboard our historic passenger train. Our train is usually hauled by a heritage steam locomotive and a diesel, but at times, due to the fire risk and other events beyond our control, the trip may be hauled by two diesel locomotives.
The journey begins at 07h45 from the platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites, Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town. Once aboard you will enjoy a 3-hour rail experience to Elgin, traveling through the beautiful Cape, up the majestic Sir Lowrys Pass, and then down into the Elgin Valley. We have a fully licensed cash bar on board as well as a dining car providing coffee and other snacks. Various books and memorabilia are also available for purchase onboard. We also have a card machine to make life easier.
Our destination is the fabulous Art Deco & Art Nouveau inspired Elgin Railway Market (www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za) where you will spend a few hours at your leisure. At the market, whilst enjoying the live music, you can wander through the many stalls offering delicious food, a wide selection of local wines, ciders and gin. Various bespoke craft stalls selling a wide range of goods including jewellery, leather goods, wire art, etc are also on site. There is a wonderful play area outside for the children to enjoy too.
We depart from Elgin at 14h15 , arriving back Cape Town at approximately 18h00.
07h45 Depart from platform at Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites (33.9135° S, 18.4260° E), Dockrail Rd, Foreshore, Cape Town
11h15 Arrive in Elgin
14h15 Departure from Elgin
18:15 Arrive back in Cape Town
We are so excited to have you on board!
The rail journey from Cape Town to Elgin Railway Market (Elgin) and back.
Unforgettable memories
For information regarding wheelchair access, please email bookings@ceresrail.co.za
We do not permit own food or drinks on board, but we do allow baby foods and items related to health conditions
No smoking is permitted.
The train trip was amazing and nostalgic and the train staff were very professional and friendly. I do however think the lay-over time at the Elgin Farm Market is too long for the limited number of things to do and see. Thank you - Johann Steyl
Most enjoyable outing. All staff on the train were super friendly & helpful. Best chocolate brownies ever!!! For me market stop could be shorter but I'm sure not everyone would agree. Highly recommended - Margie Wacher
I can't say enough good stuff about this day on the tracks ! We loved every moment of the journey . Coming home late with all our treasures from the flea market in Elgin . We ordered some sparkling wine to toast our fabulous day ! Thanks so much - JANINE BRUINENBERG
Hello guys, oh my word, the service was stunning, our trip to Elgin was my best train ride ever, the staff was so friendly n helpful, I really enjoyed it, will do it again, thank you ?[?] - Aziza Eagleson
An exciting day, from the Cape Town harbour through the city outerlimits into the country side winding up into the mountains. Beautiful views all along the way. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The Elgin market was superb. Was sad to see the destruction of rail facilities along the way caused by an ineffective national government. Thanks to the Ceres Rail Company and volunteers who have worked hard to keep their system going and improving it constantly. , Wish you everything of the best for the future. We will definitely be back as it was a wonderful day. - Rob Whitelaw
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