Steam Train to Simon’s Town! S1 - Ep 537

[@francesjohnson8025]

o wow so lovely to see the Lady behind the voice. love your show been following since the beginning and Sonia you give so much info.Thank you Sonia and Curtis😃

[@revinot]

Where in the video is she?

[@francesjohnson8025]

@@revinot hi watch at 22.53 second mark 🙂

[@revinot]

@@francesjohnson8025 aha thank you I was going crazy trying to find her 😂

[@HannesWilken-zg2xg]

THANK you Curtis and Sonia we hope to see more of Sonia in the future we enjoy watching your program

[@eugenebezuidenhout2212]

Love all your shows.Continue to explore South Africa and be safe on all your ventures.❤❤❤❤

[@teresagillmer9464]

That's how the trains inside looked years ago.Clean and neat .Would love to go

[@ChristaGodley]

Ai dit was nou so mooi dit moet so lekker wees om in daai trein te ry. Jammer julle kon nie by als uitkom nie maar nogtens het ek als geniet om te kyk. Dankie julle mooi bly

[@annawitter5161]

This was such a treat for me. Where are those days when I used to travel this route regularly. As a child we took family outings to Simonstown by train, all the way from Bellville. I used to live in Plumstead. Just up the street from the station. Many times we climbed on the train to take that tour along the seaside. Kalk Bay was a favourite destination. So many unique and beautiful shops. And The Brass Bell, where we would sit in the captains cabin and have a drink and watch the waves through the window. Fishoek was another favourite. Ice cream on the beach. Glencairn had an awesome pub overlooking the sea and we would treat ourselves to lunch there. So many beautiful memories of those times with Roger. Lovely to have the steam train experience. My dad would have loved that. Thank you. It's tears with a smile for me❤❤

[@DustBugsTravel]

I thought this video of ours may evoke some emotional memories for you. 😊🚂

[@annawitter5161]

@DustBugsTravel and how! It's all good. God bless

[@ElisaThothela]

thank u Curtis and Sonja I became very nostalgic those were the days I miss that steam train

[@tonynz9954]

Wow !! 👍Thanks very much for that trip down memory lane. I used to travel on the Southern suburbs trains from Diep River to Kenilworth. The line alongside the coast is just stunning. You were so lucky to spot a whale🐳. It was a wise decision , especially for Sonia, not to join the que of thousands at the naval base. I think those two lekker cold Castle Lagers more than made up for missing out on the harbour tour🍺🍺. So nice to see the old steam engine and the carriages all in such good condition.🚂🚃Curtis jy is n stoute kabouter en jy weet hoekom. I hope Dusty and Sandy give you a good telling off🧸🧸. I will say no more 🕶😎😂

[@deonzar]

What a lovely train ride we all had. Lovely to hear and see the steam train again, and then of course the sea...the sea that makes Cape Town so great. Thanx Curtis and Sonia and for the quick glimpse we had of Sonia. I have said it before but i will say it again...I think I was a steam engine in my previous life..😊

[@johanvandermerwe4620]

I lived close to Simonstown station in 1975 Took the 05h25 train in the morning to Woodstock station and took another train to Maitland where i worked On black South Easter the waves would bashed against the windows from Simonstown to Muizenberg so we akways kept the windows close Felt more like riding on a boat than a train was great days Thanks for this memory lane video🥰

[@kennethdshort]

Hi Curtis, Sonia, Dusty, and Sandy. This video has everything . Fantastic steam train ride, views, and sounds along the coast were fabulous. Loved the train whistle. And to top it all off a view of a whale. Thanks so much for this.

[@stuartgraham4894]

hi, ive been living in the uk for the last 23years. your videos bring back so many memories for me i love it. Keep up the good work.👍😀🚂

[@renewittstock171]

Thanks for sharing your train ride. Lovely photo of you and Sonia🎉 now we've all seen your beautiful wife.

[@abedafelton9992]

Thank you for a great day out. Please to meet you Sonia, you should feature more in Dust Bugs future videos. 🎉😊

[@LenieWilken]

Thank you Curtis and Sonia. That was amazing to see Sonia woow you are so beautiful. hope to see more of you in the future. Thanks for a great program.

[@thewanderer58]

Your excitement was quite palpable ..... I could feel it in Stilbaai! I was just as excited taking that steam train excursion with you being a steam-head myself. Those beautiful wooden-clad compartments brought back memories of travelling on the train overnight between Johannesburg and Durban/Cape Town/Port Elizabeth as a child in the 1960's when going on holiday. Thanks for an awesome excursion to the SA Navy Festival in Simon's town.

[@georgekoen7414]

I left CT in 1985. Things have changed a lot since then. TY both of you. Ah the memories...

[@wildchild6247]

Oh wow Sonnie you are gorgeous what a lovely surprise to see you so so nice to put a face to that lovely voice of yours. You guys make our night especially when we see Dusty and Sandy joining you , we love it and giggle so much it's so special! We knew Sandy would just love being with you guys xxx

[@carolmccorry3053]

So cool are your sunsets and whale watchers too, makes it so well filmed, I thank you both for your efforts.❤❤❤❤❤

[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys this video ticked all the boxes for me and I could see you were right in your element Curtis. Loved the interior of the train lounge with bar excellent. All the stations were spick and span !!! Funny Plumstead is a superb in South Cape Town and the same in South London. But I would say the one in SA has the best views. Great luck again to have the navel ship firing as you arrived in Simons town. Always real life on dustbugs ride in a tuk tuk and aflat tyre .get back on the train and you spot a whale 🐋. The views are amazing and then the breath taking beauty of table Mountain. Shame you couldn't get to see the ships in the navy yard. But it didn't take away from this video as always love the banter and laughter. Thanks for taking me along cheerio till the next one.

[@jimclarke8225]

Finally! 😂❤. Lovely, best wishes from kiwi jim.

[@Bradford_Adlard]

The Tuk Tuk became a Stuk Stuk!!!

[@janelllaufs7462]

I love steam trains. It is so lovely to finally see Sonia. Hope to see you more in the videos. Have a great day❤😊😊

[@mariusroos]

Excellent trip. I lived in Fish Hoek and worked in Town for 6 years. My daily journey. Well done I loved it Next one I am there

[@martinihrck2704]

Awesome thanks you guys!!! I enjoyed it too.

[@beryl9538]

First to comment. Saw the word train and clicked so fast.

[@teresagillmer9464]

Plumstead is my old stomping ground .Lived here most of my life .Thanks for the wonderful scenic ride on the steam train.

[@dawnbarnes1361]

Oh this trip was fantastic !❤ It made me sad because those areas I know from when my Dad took my Mom and I on holiday there a few times. We stay in St James at The Gordon Hotel. We took a train from St James Station or Muizenberg Station to Cape Town to The Castle in +/- 1973. Wish I could have that time over with them 😢 Thank you so much ❤❤

[@beryl9538]

Thank you Sonja and Curtis for this episode now i am looking forward even more to my December holiday in Cape Town. The train ride and the beach made my day. Be safe.

[@rosemarymoolman6765]

Hi Curtis, Sonia, Sandy and Dusty! The train trip was amazing. I thought so much of my Dad, who loved trains. He would have loved it. It was so good to see you, lovely Sonia. Thank you for the ride! 🤗🌸

[@Frances-m1h]

Brilliant video,love the coastline scenery, 👍♥️ from Frances uk

[@lisaomahoney4182]

Lovely and thanks to you both on taking us all with on this fantastic trip 😊

[@rebeccavanderwalt9920]

Wow Wow and wow ❤

[@GailNetherlands]

WoW... it was so nice meeting you Sonia. At last a face to a most informative person. I hope we get to seeing more of you in the future. What a fantastic trip. It's the most beautiful scenery. Loved tge whales. I actually thought there were two looking at tge footage. Can't wait for the next episode! Travel safe. PS.... nice to see Dusty and Sanndy on your recent episodes. ❤

[@lee-anneadams9222]

Hello Curtis, Dusty and Sandy and an extra special hello to Sonia, wonderful to see you. Guys what an amazing experience ❤, I feel you in terms of the festival, it really is too hectic to Q like that. Thank you once again,safe travels 🥾🥾

[@monicaalberts8130]

I enjoyed this train trip with you ❤😂

[@denisesteyn5876]

We have watched 537 episodes to see Sonia 😊 hopefully we'll continue to see more of her 🤗

[@aislingbooks]

I agree - a charming couple. And to me Sonia's voice sounds like Glinda the Good Witch's in 'The Wizard of Oz'. Now I wonder if that actrice was South African. But I could listen to both Sonia and Curtis all day.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sonia certainly bewitched me a long time ago already. 🧚🏿‍♀️🤩 It doesn't look like any of the Glinda's in feature films were South African.

[@AnikaVanWyk]

O my word you guys this was an amazing trip. It brings back childhood memories when we travel by steam train inschool holidays. Thanks again. Hope there a many more trips with you. God bless!!❤

[@brannoxaf]

Curtis laughing at the guys struggling with his fishing pole 😂😂👌💯

[@Preyser123]

Greetings from Bergvliet, Cape Tow. I did the Elgin trip with a friend in 2019 when Claire was previously known ad Dominique and then I did the trip to Ceres with my family last year with Claire running solo. I will ad mit that I gravitate more towards the steam locos that are coal burners but I do understand why Ceres Rail have 2 oil burner 19Ds because the Elgin and Ceres Routes go over the mountains where there is a risk of wild fires in summer.. I never got the opportunity to do the Simons Town trip under steam with Atlantic Rail back when they were still running because I do Ballroom dancing every Sunday and the sessions take place during the time of the return run from Simons Town. I loved their Class 24 loco, Jenny, and I really miss her now as a Ceres Rail loco, since she is now running trains in the Mossel Bay area.

[@andatoleni3603]

Going with you on this awesome journey! Love you guys❤

[@brannoxaf]

This train ride is on the list now thanks guys 🍻🍻

[@sherrillpotgieter3945]

You two are looking good. Enjoyed this so much. ❤❤

[@jauncoetzer2668]

Wow Sonia looks just as lovely as her voice and personality is❤, I hope we see much more of her. And I guess it would make filming and editing much more easier hehehe😉. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us, we don't miss an episode. Jaun and Linda here from Marloth park.

[@WendyRodger1]

Thank you for sharing this, it brought back such memories for me. I grew up in Plumstead in the late 70's and used to take the train daily to Wynberg to get to school. Over weekends we used to hop on the train and go to the beach at Muizenberg or if we wanted to tan (*) (*) for a while, we'd see if St James was quiet enough for an hour or two!😅 A longer trip to Simon's Town to mosey through the cute shops and maybe meet up at the Brass Bell (please go) for a refreshment.

[@annetteelliott1494]

Havent been on a train for 55 years so I would love to do this trip........

[@craigmeyer3710]

Wow! That brings back memories. Went to school from Plumstead to Muizenberg in the 80's . Really enjoy your channel !

[@tims1542]

Hi guy's ❤ lovely to see you both again. Ive not watched for a while as life has been busy here in the UK!! Hope you are both well. Your steam engine driver for the day was Justin, who is an Absolutely top man. Take care both of you ❤

[@SimonR016]

I've done the trip to Elgin in 2020 & 2022. The second time (2022), we sat in one of the compartments. What an incredible experience that was...

[@desireefortune473]

THNX SO MUCH 😊

[@lifestylerenaissance1728]

Thank you!!! 🥰

[@dawnbarnes1361]

OMW 🎉 I haven't even watched yr video yet but I'm so excited 😆 ❤

[@samsonkjoseph6087]

Baie dankie vriende

[@tillabezuidenhout6460]

Took such a trip in 1969.

[@CMDModels1]

The brass Bell is a popular pub on the station.

[@mattiebrownjoubert]

Hi Curtis... Who was the beautiful lady with the sunglasses sitting in the train. Hi Sonia...

[@DustBugsTravel]

It was indeed my darling other half! 🥰

[@michaelwoodbodley8099]

Although it is Ceres Rail it looks like the trip is from Cape Town to Simons Town.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Yup, as the title of our video says. 😁🚂 The operator is Ceres Rail Company.

[@markbooysen9412]

Bly om te sien die trein spoor is weer oop tot in Simonstad. Ek het daar groot ge word en ons hoof transport op naweke na kuier plekke was die treine

[@phillipleboa5251]

♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@Visionery1]

Does the loco return in reverse, there doesn't seem to be a turntable to turn it around?

[@DustBugsTravel]

It does indeed, there is no turntable at Simon's Town Station. 🚂

[@etiennebeukes9384]

The navel ships you saw out at sea were from Brazil and India who have been doing joint exercises with our Navy.

[@tonyking3085]

What date did you do the actual train ride to Simonstown ?

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sunday, 6 October 2024. The date is clearly displayed in our video after the intro. 😁🚂

[@EvelynPeake]

How much is it to go on the train ride

[@DustBugsTravel]

We mentioned the price in our video. You can also check out the Ceres Rail Company website for more info on the different rates. 🚂

[@joyherselman87]

What stations did you get on at?

[@DustBugsTravel]

We boarded the train at the departure platform in front of the AC Marriott Hotel in the Waterfront. 🚂

[@joyherselman87]

@DustBugsTravel thank you. Such a lovely episode.

[@desireefortune473]

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SIMON'S TOWN? AND CERES?

[@DustBugsTravel]

We mentioned the price to Simon's Town in our video. You're welcome to browse their website for all their experiences and rates. Enjoy! 😁🚂