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Heidelberg Transport Museum |
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On the 27th of January 2012, I was fortunate enough to visit the Heidelberg Transport Museum. This museum closed its doors in 2003 and part of the collection was disposed of, however the railway collection is still intact and is a joy to behold. The museum is housed in the old station building which originally opened as a station in October 1895 and served as such till 1961. It is a beautiful old building, but in dire need of restoration. The last restoration being done in 1975 when the original transport museum came into being. There are 2 A-18 dining saloons and 2 balcony mainline passenger coaches on display, as well as a parcel/baggage van and a class 16CR cteam locomotive. Vistors are welcome, but should first phone the museum to arrange their visit. Opening times are Monday till Friday but closed on a weekend.
The museum can be found at Google Earth co-ordinates 26° 30.429'S 28° 22.047'E . More about the history of the museum may be found at
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| A-18 Dining Saloon 166 "Illovo". Built 1914, |
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| C-16 First class passenger coach 737. Built 1921. |
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| A-18 Dining Saloon 167 "Liesbeek" 167. Built 1914. |
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| 1st/2nd class D-15 mainline passenger saloon 1044 |
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| K-36 baggage/parcel van 4233 |
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| Class 16CR-861. 1919-1975 |
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