The North Borneo Railway features a British Vulcan steam locomotive. The engine is designed for wood burning, a costly yet more environmental form of steam. Refurbished to create the nostalgic romance of the bygone era of the Colonial days of British North Borneo, the train allows all passengers to experience the beauty of countryside and the unique sights and sound of Sabah landscape on board a vintage steam engine train. The railway runs 36 miles between Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah, and Papar, an agricultural town, known as the rice bowl of Sabah.

 

Meet at your hotel lobby and depart to Tanjung Aru Train Station to board the only railway track in Sabah which started running since 1896. The railway track runs down south from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom (Pangi Station), it is approximately 134 km line length.

The railway track primarily was for the transport of tobacco from the interior to the coast for export, today it serves as reliable public transportation for the locals in the outskirt of town.

 

On board, the 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 the 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.
An traditional ‘Tiffin’ colonial lunch will be serve on board while enjoying the countryside view out from your seat.

 

*Menu:

Breakfast

Assorted Danish Pastries

Croissant

Fruit Preserves

Coffee or Tea

 

Tiffin Set Lunch

Chicken Satay

Fried Spiced Mackerl Fillet

Cucumber & Pineapple Salad

Mixed Vegetables with Prawn Meat

Chicken Biryani Rice

Fruits

Coffee or Tea

 

*Menu subject to change without prior notice

 

Upon arriving back to the Tanjung Aru Train station you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Returns at approximately 2.00 PM (estimate only)

• The train runs every Wednesday and Saturday only

• Minimum two participants required for the purchase of this tour

• Passengers are offered free seating on one of the five colonial-style train carriages

• Each carriage provides the amenity of a modern unisex washroom

• Each carriage accommodates 16 passengers, with a total train capacity of 80 passengers

• Windows remain open throughout the journey to enhance the overall heritage experience

• High-powered fans line the ceilings to ensure maximum comfort

• Child rate applies for children between 3 - 11 years old

• Advanced booking may be required

  

Cancellation

• No refund or cancellation after confirmed booking