Victoria Falls Steam Train
About This Museum
Forget everything you think you know about museums; this one chugs, whistles, and puffs its way into your heart. It's a living, breathing piece of history parked right at the Victoria Falls Station, where the sound of hissing steam is your entrance music. You're not just looking at artifacts behind glass—you're walking the corridors of restored vintage carriages that once carried kings and colonial-era adventurers. The air smells of hot oil and coal smoke, a scent straight out of a bygone era of grand African safaris. And honestly, hearing that iconic whistle echo as the golden hour light hits the steam is a moment you simply can't get anywhere else.
Collection Highlights
The star is 'The Elephant', a magnificent 19th-century steam locomotive that looks ready to charge down the tracks. You can explore opulent first-class coaches with their original mahogany paneling and plush velvet seats, and peek into the antique communication systems they used before radios.
Visitor Information
It's super easy to find—just head to the main Victoria Falls Station. There aren't rigid opening hours; it's best to ask at your lodge or the station itself for viewing times, as it's often accessible when the train isn't on a scenic run.
Architecture & Building
The setting is the classic, charming colonial-era railway station itself, all red-brick and corrugated iron roofs, which feels perfectly authentic.
Contact & Location
Address: Victoria Falls, Mallet Drive, Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls Municipality, Hwange, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe
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