{"product_id":"bushtracks-africa-royal-livingstone-express-historic-train-safari-18823","title":"Bushtracks Africa Royal Livingstone Express Historic Train Safari","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElegance and opulence marked the age of the steam train. Beautiful classic steam locomotives and carriages have been lovingly restored by Bushtracks Africa and Rovos rail. The carriages marry vintage luxury with a modern fine dining experience to recreate moments of bygone romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe train comprises five carriages:Two Dining Cars, a Kitchen Car, a Lounge Car and an Observation Car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam Locomotives 10th Class 156 and 12th class 204 built by Northern British Locomotive Works in the 1930’s. Loco 156 was renovated by the famous Wildlife Artist David Sheppard and in 1971 donated to Zambia National Heritage and restored again by Bushtracks in 2005. The Beautiful Wembley Dining Car was built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and went on display in London at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924. It was shipped to the Union and entered service on 19th May 1926. In honour of its exhibition duties it was renamed the Wembley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrain Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 Carriages: 2 x Dining Car, 2 x Lounge Car 1x Kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-course dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain stops on the bridge for approx. 20 minutes; guests may disembark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepartures run Wednesday and Saturday year-round, with Monday added during peak season (1 April to 30 September).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuration: 4 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum: 2 guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum: 92 guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate hire: 180 guests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where the natural splendour will stir your imagination and the luxurious comfort soothes your soul. This unique luxury rail restoration is an extension of the five-star Royal Livingstone Hotel. The train provides fine wining and dining as you travel through the picturesque Zambezi Valley in Pullman style coaches which have been lovingly restored to their former glory. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Build the bridge across the Zambezi where the trains, as they pass, will catch the spray of the falls”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"bushtracks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761641324603,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/18823_2F1748523067464_Bushtracks-Historic-Train-Safaris2.jpg?v=1783583416","url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/products\/bushtracks-africa-royal-livingstone-express-historic-train-safari-18823","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}