Tracks Across Africa

Year of completion
1994
Content type
Documentary
Format
Short
Duration
25 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

TRACKS ACROSS AFRICA documents classic train journeys searching for why the travellers embarked on this style of travel such as The Lunatic Express, named because it was considered crazy to build this line. Malarial mosquitoes claimed a huge toll amongst its workers while lions attacked and killed another 28. Rovos Rail is the world's most elegant train, restored 1920s rail carriages hauled by steam locomotives through the game reserves of South Africa.