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North Borneo Steam Train ~ British Colonial Train Experience

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  • Tour Code: BA03
  • Duration: 4 hrs
  • Destination: Sabah

Take a ride on the North Borneo Railway and relieve the nostalgic romance of British North Borneo. Passengers hop on a steam train straight out of the 1900s, chugging along teh tracks from Tanjung Aru, through Kinarut before arriving in the Rice Bowl of Sabah, Papar. Along the way, soak in teh green vistas of sprawling paddy fields, traditional village homes on stilts and buffaloes ambling in the distance. The North Borneo Railway locomotive takes you on a scenic countryside seeing to the first stop of Kinarut Town, to visit the Tien Shi Temple that is known for its fine statues. Proceeding further down on to Papar, visit the local wet market and the shop houses at Papar Town passing by some paddy fields, river and villagers along the way.

On board, passengers are treated to a rare delight: A Tiffin-style breakfast and lunch, comprising of Asian and Continental cuisine. The train features five fully refurbished colonial-style passengers train carriages that can accommodate a total of 180 passengers. The North Borneo Railway is built and operated to the highest of international standards and is fully compliant with modern safety standards.

 

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RM 419