Atlantic Rail

03/06/2026

01/06/2026

🚂🔥 WHAT A WONDERFUL HISTORIC WEEKEND! 🔥🚂

Patricia performed beautifully on her very first trip between Hartenbos and Mossel Bay this weekend — and what a proud, emotional moment it was for railway heritage on the Garden Route! 🇿🇦✨

Built in 1897, Patricia is the oldest working steam locomotive in South Africa, and seeing her return to steam on this historic line was truly unforgettable. Pulling authentic heritage coaches dating from 1921 to 1936, she gave passengers a rare and magical step back into a bygone era. 🕰️🚃

Even more special, this marked the return of passenger traffic to this railway line for the first time in 16 years — a moment made possible through passion, dedication and a deep love for steam rail history. 🙌

Thank you to everyone who joined us and celebrated this extremely significant occasion. Patricia did us proud! ❤️

01/06/2026