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Railway Museum

2 Mission Street, George, South Africa
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in George
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
Type: Museums
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South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Museum is definitely worth a visit. Pitty the Outeniqua Choo Choo is not running any more but the Outeniqua Powervan trip up the Outeniqua Mountains was spectacular!

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cape town
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

What a pity the train no longer travels from Knysna to George. The museum needs more visitors.

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George
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

On rainy days visit local artist in Wilderness for unusual but original African art or visit the Railway Museum & explore the collection of old trains & vintage cars.

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Funchal, Portugal
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Nice museum that brings back good memories for those who used trains in the past. Lots of old steamtrains, and a good collection od old cars.monly recommendation whoild be having guides to explain some of the history of the trains.

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Kfar Saba, Israel
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Interesting exhibits not well organized- could do with a little renavation

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UK
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Museum was ok a perhaps a little dated in displays and basic but the surroundings are well worth the trip beautiful views and lovely place to sit and enjoy the view.

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Ascot, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Lovely to see the old railway carriages and ox carts

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Berkshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

I spent an hour or so wandering round on a recent trip along the Garden Route. Very much enjoyed seeing the preserved steam loco's, but was disappointed that there was little in the way of explanation and story of South African steam. Still, for 20R, it was a worthwhile visit, it's a very good collection, and is enhanced by sections... More

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George, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

It is most unexpected to find such a well-appointed transport museum in a place such as George. The facilities are first class. Most of the trains are under one roof and in top condition. Well worth a visit.

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Springbok, South Africa
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We visited by chance as we booked on the powervan. It was amazing. We all enjoyed it sooooo much. Well worth a visit!!

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