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Booking and other Information
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Starting from July 2008, all public and charter trains will be leaving from Friends of the Rail's new HERMANSTAD (Hercules) Station, alongside Miechaelson Street in Hermanstad; we will NOT depart from the old FOTR Capital Park depot.
Note that this depot is our own private facility and must NOT be confused with the nearby Hercules Metrorail station. Located about 6 km north-west of the city centre, and restored from the old disused Hercules goods yard, the new depot boasts some great facilities, including a proper raised platform, a souvenir and convenience shop and a covered waiting area, out of the rain and weather. The site has lots of free, secure parking so you do not have to worry about your car whilst on our trains. Did you know that when buying a ticket to ride on one of our trips or by chartering a trip , you are helping Friends of the Rail to preserve our steam locomotive heritage and to restore steam locomotives to their previous glory? Thanks to all our 2008 supporters, without your help steam locomotives, like 3117, will have ended in scrap metal. Friends of the Rail are happy to announce that we have 35 scheduled train trips for 2009 and will have a regular train trip on the last weekend of every month. Please remember we cater for the whole family from children to grandparents, for schools and for corporate teambuilding events and year-end functions. |
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Bookings
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Bookings for the schedule trips can be done online on our website , Computicket, Checkers or Shoprite Moneymarket or by phoning our sales office.
Contact Arno or Billy Victor +27 (0)12 548 4090 or email them on victorac@wbs.co.za or sales@friendsoftherail.com Friends of the Rail Website: www.friendsoftherail.com Banking Details: Acc name: Friends of the Rail Acc No. 410 773 786 Standard Bank Bank code: 01 01 45 Branch: Van der Walt Street. Proof of payment: Fax +27 (0)865370494 or Email- sales@friendsoftherail.com |
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Dep: 13h30 FOTR Depot - Hermanstad Arr: 16h30 FOTR Depot - Hermanstad Steam train trip in and around Pretoria. Non-stop. 2.5 hours. A distance of 60 kilometres. Bring your picnic basket on board. Braaifire provided the morning of departure. Some of the dates may change to a day trip to a venue such as the Fountains Resort, which is still inside the borders of Tshwane. Prices: Adults R140 Pensioners, R110 Children, 7-12 years R80 Children 2-6 years R50 Group prices (15 Passengers or more) = 10% Discount Prices for Private Coaches: 55 Seater = R5'000 65 Seater = R6'000 75 Seater = R7'000 Train Charter = R25'000 - R30'000 |
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Dep: 08h30 FOTR Depot - Hermanstad Arr: 09h40 Rayton Arr: 10h15 Cullinan Dep: 15h00 Cullinan Dep: 15h35 Rayton Arr: 16h40 FOTR Depot - Hermanstad Prices: Adults R150, Pensioners R1020, Children 7-12 years R90, Children 2-6 years R55 Group prices (15 Passengers or more) = 10% Discount Prices for Private Coaches: 55 Seater = R6'000 65 Seater = R7'000 75 Seater = R8'000 Train Charter = R30'000 - R35'000
RAYTON - All venues have to be pre-booked before the trip. Only people booked for one of the venues disembark at Rayton. The other passengers stay on the train for Cullinan.
CULLINAN. Enjoy the day in Cullinan. No entrance fee. We do provide a braaifire next to the train everytime, but you are welcome to have lunch at one of the restaurants. . It is important that you relax and take it slow. Cullinan is like good wine – the more you relax the more you will enjoy it. We can also arrange for you to play a game of golf , if you are not interested in visiting the museums, mine and craft shops. Massage packages are available from Zau spa. Mine tours – Surface tours R55 p/p Underground R440 p/p – Only children older than 10 years allowed on mine tour. Phone Sonja on 012 7341111 or visit www.cullinanmeander.co.za for a map and information on all the museums and restaurants. Koggelmander is a venue with swimming pool and braai facilities in Cullinan for those looking for a swim and a braai. R80 per person, includes welcome drink, pap en sous, braaifire, coffee and tea. |
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Dep: 08h00 FOTR Depot - Hermanstad Arr: 10h00 Bela Bela Arr: 10h15 Marula Dep: 15h30 Marula Dep: 15h45 Bela Bela Arr: 17h45 FOTR Depot – Hermanstad Spend the day at Marula Mountain Village swimming and braaiing or having the buffet lunch. You are also welcome to get off at Bela Bela and make own arrangements for Aventura Resort. Prices: Adults R180 Pensioners R130 Children 7-12 years R115 Children 2-6 years R85 Private coach: 55 seater R7000 66 seater R8000 75 seater R9000. Charter R35000 All passengers going to Marula Mountain Village Resort: Entrance – R25 per person – Adults and children above 6 years Buffet Lunch (Optional) – R50 per person - Adults and children above 6 years |
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From the normal to the outrageous -we can organise it for you!! Teambuilding, Corporate Functions, Year End Functions, Conferences, etc. All three our trips are available. You can charter a train or book a coach on a scheduled train. With a charter train you decide on the date and departure times.
Prices for the different train trip options - only for train ride: 1. Individual prices min10 % on all scheduled trips 2. Coach on scheduled trip or corporate scheduled trip: 55 seater Tshwane XPL R5'000 Cullinan R6'000 66 seater Tshwane XPL R6'000 Cullinan R7'000 75 seater Tshwane XPL R7'000 Cullinan R8'000 3. Chartering a Train : Tshwane XPL R25'000 - R30'000 Cullinan R30'000 - R35'000 Please email Arno at victorac@vodamail.co.za for more information on our corporate packages and a venue list. Fundraisers for schools, churches or social clubs Our train trips are one of the easiest ways to raise funds for your school, church or "not for profit"-institution. Less than 50 people we will pay you a commission of 10%. More than 50 people we will charge you for the coach or for a charter and you keep the rest, which can be up to R20000, if you can sell 350 tickets. |
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1. From where does the train depart? No Johannesburg? Friends of the Rail Depot in Hercules - Pretoria, just off Van der Hoff Road. Directions are available on our website. We are the only operator doing steam train trips to Cullinan. Reefsteamers do trips to Magaliesburg, but their departure point is Boksburg East. 2. Where do we park our cars and is it safe? You will park your car at our depot. The gates are locked during the trip and there will be car guards on duty. 3. May we bring a picnic basket? You are welcome to bring a picnic basket and your own drinks, but there is a kiosk-service on every trip as well. 4. Do you have wheelchair facilities? At our depot we have a wheelchair-ramp. In Cullinan we download the person by hand. 5. Are the passengers allowed to smoke cigarettes? No smoking allowed while on the train. 6. Are we allowed to visit the locomotive? Yes, before the trip, at Cullinan Station and after the trip you may visit the locomotive, take pics and chat to the driver and fireman or firelady. 7. What type of coaches do you use? Our normal train set has five wooden sitters and a bar coach, with two toilets each. We also have a function coach- ideal for parties, sleeper coaches and a regional managers coach available. During 2008 we have added a second coach set. |
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