Umgeni Steam Railway

Umgeni Steam Railway A dedicated bunch of volunteers keeping steam on the rails, providing you the opportunity to travel back in time Trains run from Inchanga Station, Outer West.
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Durban to Bothas Hill Station on the last Sunday of each month along the edge of the picturesque Valley of a 1000 Hills. Inchanga is a colonial station (built in 1895) & the ride is about 1 hour 15 minutes on the old main line. The line was built in the late 1800`s reaching Drummond in 1879 and is one of the oldest active railway lines in South Africa today. We are registered as a Section-21 non-p

rofit making organisation our surplus funds are used for the preservation of steam locomotives & "railwayana" in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

03/09/2026

Experience magic on the rails! ✨

Our cherished steam train trips allow guests to relive childhood memories or create entirely new ones.
A day spent with the Inchanga Choo Choo offers not only a wonderful steam train experience, but also time spent browsing the market and learning at our Railway Museum. 🚂

Book your ticket for our next trip, www.umgenisteamrailway.com📸

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Heritage Month is best celebrated on the tracks. 🚂🇿🇦Join us on Sunday 27 September as we celebrate South Africa's histor...
01/09/2026

Heritage Month is best celebrated on the tracks. 🚂🇿🇦

Join us on Sunday 27 September as we celebrate South Africa's history and culture, all whilst bustling through the breathtaking Valley of a Thousand Hills. 🌿✨

The Inchanga Choo Choo is more than just a train ride. It is a living, breathing piece of South African railway history, kept alive by passionate volunteers who show up every single month out of pure love for the craft. 💛

🎟️ Book your seats now at www.umgenisteamrailway.com
💰 R250 adults | R195 kids (2–12) | Kids under 2 ride FREE

Please remember:
🕘 Arrive an hour early to collect your tickets
💵 Bring cash or Zapper (no ATMs or guaranteed card facilities on site)

24/08/2026
"Look at all the steam daddy!" ❤️🚂Make it a day out to remember as you bring your little ones and see their faces light ...
24/08/2026

"Look at all the steam daddy!" ❤️🚂

Make it a day out to remember as you bring your little ones and see their faces light up as they see our historic steam train.
Create memories that will last a lifetime aboard the Inchanga Choo Choo as you journey through the Valley of a Thousand Hills. 🍃

🎟️ www.umgenisteamrailway.com

💰 R250 adults | R195 kids (2–12) and pensioners | Kids under 2 ride FREE

Sundays were made for this. 🚂✨Life is for the living, and the Inchanga Choo Choo is the perfect reminder to get out, bre...
14/08/2026

Sundays were made for this. 🚂✨

Life is for the living, and the Inchanga Choo Choo is the perfect reminder to get out, breathe in the fresh KZN air, and make something of your weekend. 🌿
A scenic steam train journey through the Valley of a Thousand Hills, good company, and memories that outlast the week ahead. That's a Sunday well spent. 💛

🎟️ Book your seat at www.umgenisteamrailway.com

💰 R250 adults | R195 kids (2–12) | Kids under 2 ride FREE

12/08/2026

When you ride the rails, you are supporting the preservation of train travel in South Africa. 🚂🤗

Our chairman shares the journey of our organisation as well as hopes and dreams for the future.
Every time you hop on, you are making a difference. ❤️

We can't wait to welcome you on board soon!
🌐 Book your seat online at www.umgenisteamrailway.com

Some memories start with a steam whistle. 🚂✨There is something truly magical about watching a little one's face light up...
11/08/2026

Some memories start with a steam whistle. 🚂✨

There is something truly magical about watching a little one's face light up the moment they hear it for the first time. Pure, unfiltered joy, and you put it there. 💛

Make their day one they'll talk about for weeks. The Inchanga Choo Choo is waiting, and so is that smile.

🎟️ Book their adventure at www.umgenisteamrailway.com

💰 R250 adults | R195 kids (2–12) | Kids under 2 ride FREE

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To every woman who has ever taken a moment just for herself, this one's for you. 🌸🚂Whether it's a solo adventure, a day ...
09/08/2026

To every woman who has ever taken a moment just for herself, this one's for you. 🌸🚂

Whether it's a solo adventure, a day out with your favourite people, or simply a chance to breathe in the fresh air and let the countryside do the rest, you deserve every second of it.

Happy Women's Day from the Inchanga Choo Choo family. 💛

Tag a woman who deserves a day out like this 👇

Address

1 Station Road
Inchanga
3670

Opening Hours

09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27823536003

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