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Port Elizabeth's old railway station , which stands on Market Street in
Uitenhage, was constructed on the same year that the railway from Port Elizabeth
opened, and is said to be one of South Africa's oldest railway stations. The old
building, constructed in 1875 now houses the Old Railway Station Museum, and
exhibits a variety of historical items which include two vintage steam
locomotives, a number of coaches, period furniture and various pieces of
equipment. The building also houses a residence, a waiting room and a tea room,
in addition to the old station office.
The Old Station Museum is open Mondays to Fridays 10h00 to 13h00 and 14h00 to
16h30.For more information call (041) 992 2063.
Nearby Towns:Uitenhage, Despatch, Redhouse, Groendal Wilderness Area, Cotswold, Port Elizabeth Area, Maitlands, Bluewater Bay, Theescombe, Beachview, Blue Horizon Bay, Mill Park, Seaview, Glendinningvale, Thornhill Nearby Points Of Interest:VW AutoPavilion, Place of Cars and Legends, Cuyler Manor Museum, Langa Memorial, Despatch Museum, Northern Arts Festival, Aloe Trail, Homeleigh Farmyard, Van Staden's Wild Flower Reserve, Maitlands Nature Reserve, Guinea Fowl Trail, The Bridge at Greenacres Shopping Centre, Algoa Grand Prix Race Track, St. Croix Motor Museum, Port Elizabeth Stadium, Island Nature Reserve |
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