Trans-Namib Railroad Museum
Trans-Namib Railroad Museum
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slap882
6 contributions
Mar 2022
If you want to know about the history of railroads in what today is the country of Namibia - this is the place to see.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The exhibition is very well curated and many interesting photos are on display.
There is also a bit of railway hardware on display outside. Definitely worth a visit.
Closes at 1pm, BTW.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The exhibition is very well curated and many interesting photos are on display.
There is also a bit of railway hardware on display outside. Definitely worth a visit.
Closes at 1pm, BTW.
Written 25 March 2022
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JDG764
London, UK91 contributions
Apr 2022
This is well worth an hour of your time, a very fine collection of object and images from a railway system which once linked the country, but today is underused. Windhoek station is a fine building, in very good condition, even if almost no passenger trains now run from here (let's hope that changes). The museum is run by a very friendly man, who will be pleased to see you.
Written 1 May 2022
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CDNMarmalade
Edmonton, Canada143 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
I'm a train nut and a history buff, so this was perfect for me. The museum has plenty of things to see and touch from the history of the railway, which still operates, and there are locomotives and other pieces outside to see too. Dixon was a fabulous guide and very informative about the railway's history and the items on display.
The museum is located on the top floor of the original German station building, close to the centre of town
The museum is located on the top floor of the original German station building, close to the centre of town
Written 8 March 2024
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happyfourGent
Ghent, Belgium217 contributions
July 2022
Nice insight in the history of the railroads in Namibia, station has a lovely architecture. Former types of railroads.
Do not visit the area by yourselves (but visit in small groups), when nobody is around, one of our friends has been robbed when taking pictures
Do not visit the area by yourselves (but visit in small groups), when nobody is around, one of our friends has been robbed when taking pictures
Written 5 August 2022
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GeoWalther
Seattle42 contributions
Sept 2015 • Solo
Surprisingly enjoyable little museum, especially if you have any interest in trains. Closed during lunch, but well worth a 30-60 minute visit.
Written 23 September 2015
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Helen T
Kings Lynn, UK221 contributions
Sept 2019
Not really a museum as such but some interesting old engines outside. Inside there are old photos (mostly in German) showing what it was like in the 19th centrury.
Written 17 October 2019
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DianevanVuuren
Durban, South Africa193 contributions
June 2019 • Family
Lots of interesting coaches etc. on display outside of the station. Could do with a spruce up on the actual station - especially now that the Desert Express is running again.
Written 10 June 2019
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BigMike919
Cape Town Central, South Africa24 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
An interesting little museum close to the railway station. Lots of rooms full of equipment and historic memorabilia from Namibia, focused on rail history. A nice way to pass an hour.
Written 10 May 2019
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kiltmaker2
Evanston, IL14,627 contributions
July 2018
Located on the north side of the city center (next to Windhoek Railway Station), This museum housed a number of old model locomotive which have been part of the Railroad history of Namibia.
Written 25 September 2018
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Maldal
23 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
I had a special reason to visit Windhoek Railway station and museum.
I recently discovered that my South African grandfather had driven the 154A class "Zwillinge" locomotive (which now stands proudly on a plinth in front of the Windhoek station building) over 100 years ago.
Earlier this month I travelled from the UK to visit and pay homage to this icon.
I was impressed looking around the Trans- Namib railway museum. Whether you are a train engine enthusiast or not it is of great interest to view the displays and exhibits from the past .
Konrad the curator gave my cousin and myself a guided tour and explained about a lot of the items on show.
I recently discovered that my South African grandfather had driven the 154A class "Zwillinge" locomotive (which now stands proudly on a plinth in front of the Windhoek station building) over 100 years ago.
Earlier this month I travelled from the UK to visit and pay homage to this icon.
I was impressed looking around the Trans- Namib railway museum. Whether you are a train engine enthusiast or not it is of great interest to view the displays and exhibits from the past .
Konrad the curator gave my cousin and myself a guided tour and explained about a lot of the items on show.
Written 26 March 2016
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