Search results
The North Borneo Heritage Train runs 36 miles between Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah, and Papar, an agricultural town, known as the rice bowl of Sabah. Tanjung Aru Passengers board the train at Tanjung Aru Station at the designated platform.
The North Borneo Railway provides nostalgia-loving tourists the opportunity to experience a half-day outing in a retro styled railway carriage pulled by a classic British-made Vulcan steam locomotive.
All aboard the historic North Borneo Heritage Train! Your adventure starts with a scenic train ride from Tanjung Aru Station to Papar on the iconic hybrid steam engine train that was once a key trade route in the days of British colonial rule.
The North Borneo Railway runs two weekly return departures (Wednesday, Saturday) from Kota Kinabalu to Papar, year round. Lasting approximately 4 hours, passengers experience the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of Sabah. A typical 'tiffin' colonial lunch will be served on the return trip.
The North Borneo Railway, completed in the 1800s and only mode of reliable transport to Sabah's interior right up to World War 2, has been revived. From the Tanjung Aru station, it chugs on past the market towns of Kinarut and Papar, on the outskirts of Kota Kinabalu.
Ride along the British North Borneo railway, giving you an insight into the colonial administration and old trade routes. Originally constructed to transport tobacco, the North Borneo Railway has now been restored for tourism. Hop on at Tanjung Ary, through to the 'Rice Bowl of Sabah' - Papar.
Jul 5, 2019 · 6 min read. The North Borneo Railway: Steaming Back in Time. The fireman throws logs into the already roaring fire, the whistle blows, and in a cloud of steam and smoke, locomotive number 6-016 chuffs out into a sun-drenched North Borneo morning.
Dec 27, 2023 · The North Borneo Railway steam train comprises of 5 coaches, each named after a small town along the 134 kilometres (83 miles) route. The journey begins at Tanjung Aru Station, passing through Putatan and Kawang, stopping at the historic town of Kinarut to visit the Tien Shi Templea Buddhist temple, before arriving at Papar town.
Mar 8, 2019 · The ‘North Borneo Railway tourist train’ runs two weekly return departures from Kota Kinabalu / Papar, year round. Lasting approximately 4 hours, passengers experience the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of Sabah.
Main page Attractions Sabah North Borneo Railway, Sabah. The Eastern and Oriental Express (E&O) is one of the world’s top 25 luxury, first class steam trains according to The Society of International Railway Travelers. This train runs between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.
