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Blue Train Bentley vs Le Train Bleu Race
Blue Train Bentley vs Le Train Bleu Race - Rovos Steam Loco
 
Contents Blue Train Bentley vs Le Train Bleu RaceJoin Rovos Rail Pride of Africa in a tribute to the 1930s Bentley vs Le Train Bleu Race with the Rovos two-night steam-hauled journey between Pretoria and Heidelberg. On Heritage Day, 24 September 2022, this maverick event will be celebrated with a convoy of vintage cars and motorbikes, thundering steam locos and daring enthusiasts in their flying machines roaring overhead. About Blue Train Bentley vs Le Train BleuIn 1930, Bentley racing driver Woolf Barnato wagered he could beat the famous Le Train Bleu, Cannes to Calais at the wheel of his own Speed Six Bentley. At 5:45pm on 13 March 1930, Le Train Bleu and the Bentley set off. The Bentley arrived in Calais so far ahead of Le Train Bleu that Barnato decided to make it to London before the train pulled into Calais. They crossed the English Channel on a packet steamer, completed another 100km or so and, to loud applause, parked outside the Conservative Club in St James Street at exactly 3:20pm, four minutes before Le Train Bleu arrived at Calais Station. Rovos Tribute JourneyPRETORIA-HEIDELBERG-PRETORIA Prices in ZAR per person sharing: Pullman Gold Suite R12 950 pp The Luxury Train Club can quote in AUD / EUR / GBP / USD. Rovos Tribute Journey ItineraryINCLUDES Red-carpet reception at Rovos Rail Station and site tour; Secure parking for guest vehicles; Accommodation; Meals and beverages on board; Excursion; Lunch and beverages at the airfield; Limited laundry; govt tax. EXCLUDES Pre- and post-tour accommodation; Flights and transfers; Travel insurance; visas; gratuities; international sparkling wine; personal expenses. Single supplement +50%. Subject to availability. Cancellation: 100% cancellation fee within 30 days of departure. All other standard T&C apply.
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