Apple Express

Description:

Operating from a separate station in Humewood Road, the Apple Express runs over the highest narrow-gauge rail bridge in the world the Van Stadens Bridge was build in 1904.  The Van Stadens Bridge is approximately 77 metres (250ft).  Launched to provide a service to transport fresh produce and wood from the farms along the line to Avontuur, the line was completed in 1914 and the train delivered produce directly from the farms to ships in the Port Elizabeth Harbour. 

Today the Apple Express is a classic rail system refurbished to provide train trips to various destinations along the line and is one of only two narrow gauge steam trains still operational in Southern Africa.