Outeniqua Choo Tjoe

The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe was the last remaining continually-operated passenger steam train in Africa, ending operation in August, 2006.

The line on which it operated links the towns of George and Knysna in the Western Cape, South Africa, and was completed in 1928.

When dry conditions in the summer increased the risk of wildfires, diesel locomotives (SAR Class 32s) were used instead.

[1] In November 2006 the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe was temporarily rerouted to run between George and Mossel Bay (with a stop at Hartenbos).

[4] In May 2018 it was revealed in the British Magazine "Heritage Railway" that while there was ongoing discussion between Transnet and a private enterprise called "Classic Rail," there remained no agreement to franchise the line and re-open it for tourist traffic.