Avontuur Steam Engine
Avontuur Steam Engine
Avontuur Steam Engine
A railway through the Langkloof to carry produce to Port Elizabeth for export was approved in 1897 but the second Anglo-Boer war delayed the project.
Work started in 1900 in Humewood in Port Elizabeth and by 1 November 1905 the line was officially opened as far as Humansdorp. In November 1906 the line reached Krakeel and by 4 January 1907 the line was operational all the way to Avontuur.
At 285 kilometres this is the longest narrow (2ft) gauge railway in the world.
Map and Directions to Avontuur Steam Engine
GPS : 33° 43' 42.96" S / 23° 10' 8.85" E
From the Langkloof
- From the R62 take the "R339 Avontuur" turnoff
- After 400 m turn left into the hamlet
- After another 400 m the steam engine is on your right.