Were a diverse team of explorers dedicated to connect you to epic adventures to last a lifetimebe it a quick escape or a longhaul journey into the heart of borneo were all about helping you find that perfect holiday sweetspot. The north borneo railway is an oldest running steam train featuring a british vulcan steam locomotive. The north borneo railway project internationalsteam. Having undergone refurbishment, the railway now gives guests an opportunity to step back in time to experience the colonial days of yore when sabah was once known as british north borneo. James waite gives some historical background to the steam operation in sabah, malaysia, covering the period up to the time the railway closed for rebuilding in 2006 the modern development of what is now sabah began with the formation of the british north borneo chartered company in 1881. North borneo steam railway half day trip with round trip transfer within kk city area. Retrace a colonial trade route through villages, countryside. Industrial locomotives overseas industrial railway society. The service lapse on our vintage north borneo railway steam locomotive was an unforeseen one.
Passengers hop on a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks. It is the only rail transport system operating on the island of borneo. Travel back in time as you hop on a refurbished cabin that recreates the popularity of steam trains in the 1900s. Go on an unforgettable journey onboard the north borneo railway, borneo s first vintage steam engine train.
North borneo railway kota kinabalu 2020 all you need. Take a scenic trip around north borneo aboard an iconic steam train. North borneo railway schedule sutera harbour sabah. A 4 km track of the north borneo railway is probably is only steampowered train left on earth. Passengers hop on a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks from tanjung aru, through kinarut before arriving in the rice bowl of sabah. Book this halfday trip in advance as it only runs twice a week, wednesday and saturday. North borneo railway experience tour borneo calling. You will embark the north borneo steam engine train from kota. Sabah state railway is a railway system and operator in the state of sabah in malaysia. North borneo railway kota kinabalu 2020 all you need to. Retrace a colonial trade route through villages, countryside, and tunnels, and pass mangrove forests and rivers for spectacular views of scenery thats mostly inaccessible by traditional tour vehicle. North borneo railway kota kinabalu all you need to.
Sep 01, 2014 a trip on the north borneo steam railway in sabah, malaysia. If selfbooking, contact the sabah tourism bureau for more information. This tour will enable passengers to back to the days of the north borneo chartered company and the british colonial office. The north borneo railway is built and operated to the highest of international standards and is fully compliant with modern safety standards. It is necessary to go to the magellan sutera hotel to book and pay the ticket is collected on the day at tanjung aru station. Passing through villages and coastal towns, paddy fields, rainforests and plantations of rubber and coffee, a ride on north borneo railway is truly a journey of rediscovery into the heart of borneo. North borneo railway is the oldest running steam train in sabah and borneo. Be careful who you book through north borneo railway. Experience the lush coastal and rural landscapes of sabah on this. The engine is designed for wood burning, a costly yet more environmental form of steam. We have to admit we were a little bit excited to travel on the historical north borneo railway, but you dont have to be a trainspotter kind of person to enjoy the romance of a steam train.
The north borneo railway provides nostalgialoving tourists the opportunity to experience a halfday outing in a retro styled railway carriage pulled by a classic britishmade vulcan steam locomotive. The railways wikipedia page sabah tourisms page for the railway. Retrace a colonial trade route through villages, countryside, and tunnels, and pass mangrove forests and rivers for spectacular views of scenery thats mostly inaccessible by. The north borneo railway runs two weekly return departures wednesday, saturday from kota kinabalu to papar, year round. North borneo railway kota kinabalu all you need to know. It just a dummy image, contribution appreciated ever imagine of being on a nostalgic train ride. You are given a passport at the beginning of the journey and then as you pass each town on the way to papar you are given a brief history of the town and the area and your passport is stamped. There was nothing of note to do in tenom, this trip was really more about the journey than the destination. Designed for wood burning, the engine is a costly yet more sustainable form of steam. A railway extension line to melalap was then constructed by english engineer arthur j. In 2000, the steam engines were resurrected as a historic tourist. The ride on the north borneo railways steam train from tanjung aru to papar was a wonderful experience. The railway industry thrived during the industrial revolution, and during the occupation of the british, the north borneo railway was constructed.
The train cars boast a carved brass logo that exhibits the original emblem of the railway operator. The north borneo railway features a british vulcan steam locomotive. North borneo railway, sabah 10 incredible rail journeys you. The twiceweekly steam service is operated by the sabah state railway but run by a local hotel under the north borneo railway name. Book abklt12 north borneo railway amazing borneo tours. Passengers will be given a train passport before boarding at 9. The north borneo railway runs two weekly departures wednesday and saturday and a trip typically runs for 4 hours. Borneo travel specialist in private tours, allinclusive, customisable and tailormade holidays for nature and wildlife tour in sabah, sarawak and brunei north borneo railway eb kk17 borneo tours and travel planner.
The steam train runs on every wednesday and saturday. Witness the scenic views of the forest, plantations, and local villages from the comfort of the 1900sinspired cabin. An early booking of at least 1 one day before departure is required. Even though its a train, its not a public transportation so you must book a seat in advance. The service given on board along with the cosy seating further lifts the mood of being on board a steam train. Go on an unforgettable journey onboard the north borneo railway, borneos first vintage steam engine train. North borneo railway, kota kinabalu ticket price timings. Includes special anzac day dawn ceremony in sandakan. Ride the historic north borneo railway steam train from kota kinabalu to papar and return. Nov 01, 2018 the north borneo railway is built and operated to the highest of international standards and is fully compliant with modern safety standards.
Introduction the north borneo railway provides nostalgialoving tourists the opportunity to experience a halfday outing in a retro styled railway carriage pulled by a classic britishmade vulcan steam locomotive. North borneo steam railway half day tour, malaysia klook. Take a ride on the north borneo railway and relive the nostalgic romance of british north borneo. North borneo steam train with tiffin lunch from kota. West using labourers from china comprising hakka and cantonese people. This rail excursion is the best way to discover the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of sabah.
The ride on the north borneo railway s steam train from tanjung aru to papar was a wonderful experience. These tours, which are operated by sutera harbour resort, only run twice a week and include a continental breakfast and a tiffin colonial style. Halfday north borneo steam engine train from kota kinabalu. Take a ride on the north borneo railway and relive the nostalgic romance of british borneo. North borneo steam train british colonial train experience. North borneo railway, december 2011 international steam.
The scenic routes taken by trains often offer views you would never usually see. The official north borneo railway was established on 1 august 1914. The north borneo railway offers passengers an opportunity to experience the bygone era of british north borneo while transporting passengers along the lifeline of sabah. The north borneo railway features a british vulcan steam locomotive, designed and built by the vulcan foundry in newtonlewillows as part of the last order before the factory converted to diesel and electric locomotive construction. Book one of our train holiday packages to borneo and experience the abundant wildlife and history of one of the worlds most exotic locations. The north borneo railway features a british vulcan steam locomotive, built and designed by the vulcan foundry in england in 1954. Take a ride on the north borneo railway aboard a 1900 style steam train from tanjung aru through kinarut to papar.
During each week we made 3 visits to the railway and one to the museum. Enjoy a traditional tiffin colonial lunch on board while enjoying the countryside view out from your seat. A typical tiffin colonial lunch will be served on the return trip. Travelfish members only full text is around 900 words. North borneo railway kota kinabalu 2020 all you need to know. The nostalgic romance of an old steam train relives memories of a bygone era. The north borneo railway is sabah and borneos oldest running steam locomotive that seeks to capture the nostalgia of a bygone era. Borneos only railway was built in the 1890s by an english engineer, and a tourist train now runs over the first section of the 87. North borneo railway kota kinabalu 2020 what to know.
Ride a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along the tracks from northern tanjung aru to southern papar. The steam train runs every wednesday and saturday and is priced at. Enjoy scenic countryside view of local villages, rubber plantation, rice fields and mangrove swamps. North borneo steam railway half day tour, malaysia klook us. What is more interesting is that a tiffin colonial breakfast and lunch will be served on the return trip. Ride a vulcan steam engine dating from 1896 on the north borneo railway during a hasslefree tour.
Glad that you took the opportunity to ride onboard the north borneo railways vintage steam engine one of the only few functional woodburners left in the world. Refurbished to create the nostalgic romance of the bygone era of the colonial days of british north borneo, the train allows all passengers to experience the beauty of countryside and the unique sights and sound of sabah landscape on board. Enjoy great views while having a tiffinstyle breakfast and lunch. A guide to the north borneo railway our day on the tracks. North borneo railway north borneo railway is the oldest running steam train in sabah and borneo. Apr 04, 2010 north borneo railway is the oldest running steam train in sabah and borneo. Sep 14, 2019 despite the best planning, things do go wrong. Hop aboard the north borneo railway for a day tour around sabah. As you take a ride in this steam train, you shall come across the tracks of tanjung aru, through kinarut and towards the end, the rice bowl of sabah, papar.
Service began in 1989 to transport tobacco from tenom to kota kinabalu, has left undeveloped both purposely and unpurposely. The line was completed in 1906 to transport the produce of north borneo as well for people to travel to major towns. North borneo railway kota kinabalu, sabah, malaysia. You can select your desired pick up location when you book the. The line was known as the north borneo railway until 1965 and thereafter as the sabah state railway. Originally constructed in 1886 to transport tobacco to the coast for shipping, north borneo railway was restored in recent years to offer travelers a chance to board an old steam train and ride. The railway consists of a single 4 kilometres line from tanjung aru, kota kinabalu in west coast division to the town of tenom, in the interior division. On board the midcentury british north borneo vulcan steam engine train. Hi, i am looking to book the train on nbr and every time i try it just takes me to the sutera harbour resort, which i now can see are part owners of it. In dealing with the larger concerns, what the article doesnt mention are the numerous logging concession lines usually of 2ft gauge, many worked by motor rail simplex locomotives as represented by a locomotive preserved at the sabah museum in kota kinabalu along with three steam locos from the north borneo state railway. It brings us great joy to have guests, like yourself, who truly appreciates the adventure, ambience, food and service that we have to offer. Passing through villages and coastal towns, paddy fields, rainforests and plantations of rubber and coffee, a ride on north borneo railway is truly a journey of. The north borneo railway runs two weekly return departures wednesday.
Train travel is one of the types of transport that i really enjoy. Train holiday packages borneo north borneo rail holidays. The ride on the north borneo railway is yet a short and remarkable journey that gives us a reflection of the 1900s era. The vulcan is the last of a fleet of steam engines that have plied the tracks through borneo since the late 1800s. The north borneo railway steam service is operated by the magellan sutera harbour resort. In 1900s, like most areas in the west coast division. Feb 26, 2017 onboard the nostalgic north borneo railway. World wars and the depression paralysed the system intermittently, then finally in 1971 steam locomotives were replaced by modern diesel trains. The north borneo railway isnt a regular train service, although a regular service does follow the same route, but rather a manufactured tourist attraction recreating the. Sabah state railway ssr is a railway system and operator in the state of sabah in malaysia. Travel back in time as you hop on an iconic steam train to visit the towns of kinarut and papar. Garry the lack of documentation of the industrial locomotives in north borneo is an example of missed opportunities on my part as i was in a position to carry it out during my employment there between 1915 and 1938. One of the attractions of kota kinabalu is to take a ride on the north borneo railway that recreates the era of british north borneo. North borneo steam train adventure malaysia adventoro.
Passing through villages and coastal towns, paddy fields, rainforests and plantations of rubber and coffee, a ride on north borneo railway is truly a journey of rediscovery into the heart of. Lasting approximately 4 hours, passengers experience the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of sabah. Also called the north borneo railway, it runs twice on a weekly basis, on wednesdays and saturdays, from kota kinabalu to papar. The ride will pass along the coast of south china sea. It soon became an integral part of the malayan growth as it connected the various parts of sabah, making commerce and trade grow in leaps and bounds.
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