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Bulawayo Railway Museum
4.5

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Adrian D
4 contributions
Well worth the token entrance fee
Nov. 2023 • Family
For a very nominal entry fee of 2US$ it was well worth a visit. The curator Gordon Murray was very welcoming and there is a lot see (but don’t expect the NRM at York!). You can get hands on with the exhibits, on the footplates etc. and there is a pump cart you are free to try your hand with. My partner thought it great fun!
Written November 17, 2023
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Nadiya J
4 contributions
Visit to Rhodesia Railways in Bulawayo
May 2023 • Solo
It was a beautiful enlightening experience rich in history and culture. The tour guide is part of the history being told, which makes it even more fascinating.
Written May 24, 2023
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Shaun Supanich
8 contributions
They must see train museum
Jul. 2022 • Couples
What a treat. This place was much more than I hoped for. It had many trains from the beginning of rail history of Zimbabwe. The highlight of the museum is Mr Rhodes personal train car from the late 1800s. If you're in town this is a must see. It is run without any help from the government so if you can afford to make a donation to help with the upkeep.
Written July 6, 2022
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LFCKOPITE4EVER
Rancho Mirage, CA248 contributions
A bona fide world class Railway Museum.
Jul. 2022
A MUST visit! Wow! Went in for a quick one and spent 3 wonderful hours. The site is extraordinary and a true journey through time. Gordon Murray is part and parcel of it all and a true 'train man' and he has done a fantastic job overseeing since retiring from the Rhodesia/ Zimbabwe railroads. Cecil Rhodes personal car is the major - that would be a trophy for any major museum - but there is far, far more... plan for at least a couple of hours with pic opportunities a aplenty...
Written July 5, 2022
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Michael F
Winter Haven, FL161 contributions
Amazing History and Beautiful Trains.
Jun. 2022
This is a wonderful museum for any interested in trains, but it is much more than that. This museum really drives home how important trains were to the creation of the modern state. As you tour the museum, you get a really good picture of the last 150 years of history, from a British colony to modern Zimbabwe. I highly recommend this place.
Written June 13, 2022
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Li Mü
5 contributions
Highly recommended
May 2022 • Couples
We liked our visit very much! You are able to climb inside a lot of historic trains, learn about the interesting rhodesian/zimbabwean railway history, drive yourself on a trolley and sit inside cecile rohdes private luxury coach. Gordon, the friendly guy who runs the museum, can answer all your questions and show you around.
Written June 1, 2022
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Denis1947
Cape Town Central, South Africa8 contributions
Wonderfully engaging for me, and engineer but not a railway buff.
Apr. 2022
Being shown the locomotives and carriages by Mr Gordon Murray, the Manager and Curator, was an exceptional treat. Gordon is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, volunteering technical and historical information.
Written April 19, 2022
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Sightsee662463
Didcot, UK5 contributions
Fantastic
Mar. 2022
We visited en route to Vic Falls and this place is terrific for railway enthusiasts.
Highly recommended
Written March 26, 2022
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Gosia Lipinska
1 contribution
Exceptional +++
Mar. 2022 • Family
Amazing and Wonderful morning spent with a passionate human being called Mr Gordon Murray.
He knows so much about the history of the train in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 that it was for us like a long trip throughout space and time. We want to thank him so much for his patience and dedication.
Without him the visit wouldn’t have been the same...
We advise anyone who’s intended to go to Bulawayo to go and visit that museum and ask for Mr Gordon Murray.....
Written March 8, 2022
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Craig H
Harvest, AL266 contributions
Better than you think
Nov. 2021
The reason I came here was to see Cecil Rhodes' railway couch. But there is a lot more than that here. The curator is especially helpful.
Written December 25, 2021
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