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Kota Kinabalu

North Borneo Railway Train

<h3><strong>Tour Highlights</strong></h3><ul><li>Comfortable Steam Train Ride</li><li>Multiple Pit-Stops at Countryside for Photo-Taking</li><li>Visit Local Wet Market</li><li>Breakfast</li><li>Tiffin-Style Lunch</li><li>Hotel Pickup / Drop Off</li></ul>

Kota Kinabalu City

<h3><strong>Overview</strong></h3><p>The North Borneo Railway is an oldest running steam train featuring a British Vulcan steam locomotive. Designed for wood burning, the engine is a costly yet more sustainable form of steam.</p><p>It is refurbished to let visitors experience the nostalgic romance of the bygone era of the Colonial days of British North Borneo, allowing all passengers to discover the unique sights and sound of the countryside while passing through Sabahan villages, paddy fields, plantations and rainforest. All of these can be explored while on board vintage steam engine train.</p>

I had a very wonderful experience during I ride this train. I can says back to 80's or 90's time. Where by most of the European use this train as transportation. The environment inside the train was cosy and calm. The train was clean and smelled nicely. The staff also very friendly and polite to their customer. Their also provide a good food. I try their Sabahan famous cakes called panjaram and drink with tea as breakfast. Was very nice and soft to eat. I prefer more to try their tradition cakes other than the usual food such as bread and more. The ticket price still affordable. Every time their stop at railway station. The technicion staff will checked the condition of the railway. So, the people inside will be more safe from danger. Beside, most of the people who visited that placed was very friendly and like to talk each other. I really comfortable with them. Futhermore, when the train stop at other station. You can spend your time to go shopping to nearest market. To prevent a wasting time. So, I recommend all of you to visit Sabah and try ride this train.

Beautiful old steam locomotive, like in the old days , with pass and food and a feeling like thrown back in design and travel 
A wonderful experience 
Calculate a whole day , maybe you run out of steam .
Not cheap , but an unforgettable day

Pros: fun train ride, nice stops to see local markets etc. 
Cons: DELAYS. Make sure you have nothing booked in the afternoon. Itenerary states back at 1:40pm. Today we arrived back at the station at 5:00pm. Arrange at your own risk. 
Overall - good trip but delay of 3 hours not worth my day.

Whilst it is a fascinating train ride experience, the waiting time is totally unpleasant and not acceptable. The itinerary indicated that arrival back to Tg Aru station is 1:40pm. It is 4:45pm and we are still in the train. If a half an hour delay is still acceptable. The train operator is well aware that the engine needs time to boost up before continue journey, has highchance if breaking down along the way etc. Though passengers were informed prior to departure not to have flight arranged on same day,  it is still helpful to indicate the reasonable time of arrival. In addition, it would enhance the experience even more if more activities can be included during the waiting time to enrich passengers experience especially on return journey, some old time crafts, some interesting souvenir stalls at intermediate stations so passengers can mingle about etc.

Really fun train ride along the coast of Sabah. Great service and good food. 

<h4>Hotel Pick Up</h4><p>Pick up will be from your hotel lobby, where you will be whisked away for a real feel of the bygone era.</p><p><br></p><h4>Tanjung Aru Train Station</h4><p>Upon arrival at <strong>Tanjung Aru Train Station</strong>, hop on the board on a journey filled with historical grandeur of once upon a time Borneo.</p><p><br></p><h4>Borneo North Railway</h4><p>The railway track ushering you through scenic landscapes is the only railway track in Sabah since 1896 which runs a 134km line length, coursing down south from Kota Kinabalu to Tenom (Pangi Station).</p><p><br></p><h4>Breakfast</h4><p>Enjoy a light breakfast in a nostalgic ambience as the steam locomotive takes you through lush country-side vitas leading to the first stop, Kinarut Town to visit the Tien Shi Temple that is well renowned for fine statues.</p><p><br></p><h4>Community Attractions</h4><p>Next stop, Papar. Mingle with the locals at the wet market and the vintage shop houses that lace the charming small town of Papar.</p><p><br></p><h4>Lunch</h4><p>Relish in a tiffin style lunch of colonial and continental cuisines served on board the train. It comes with a panoramic display of paddy fields, rivers and villagers along the way.</p><p><br></p><h4>Return Transfer</h4><p>After a dandy day on the train tracks, you will return to the Tanjung Aru Train Station and transferred back to our hotels.</p><p><br></p><h4>End of Tour</h4>

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