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In April 2001 our two splendid Convair 440 aeroplanes were purchased from an
operator in Bolivia and flown by our crew over the Atlantic Ocean to their new
home in South Africa.Built in 1954 the first owner was the US Airforce, which
based them in Texas until 1992. Then followed their 8-year tour of duty in Cochabamba
at 8 500ft on contract to the Bolivian airlines.The restoration of the air-conditioned
aircraft to Rovos standards was achieved in Pietersburg and proved easier than
expected due to the exceptionally good condition of the airframe. The aircraft
have flown relatively few hours during their 46-year life and as they were operated
in dry areas there was no corrosion damage to contend with. The avionics were
deemed to be out of date and were thus completely upgraded to incorporate the
most modern radar, moving map and positioning systems available. Fitted with
the Pratt & Whitney 2800 radial engines the aircraft has a pleasing power
to weight ratio, providing the sort of performance demanded by our well-qualified
pilots. Pressurized to 23 000 ft (above the bumps) the aircraft will cruise
comfortably at 400km per hour (220 knots) for a maximum distance of 1 600 nautical
miles carrying 44 passengers in the comfort and style expected of our product.
The geared propellers, a massive 13ft 6ins in diameter, only spin at 1000 RPM
helping to keep the cabin noise at a very acceptable level.
Onboard service by our capable staff will be of our usual high standard, complemented
by the facilities of an efficient and comprehensive galley.The aircraft will
be used to convey our train passengers from Pietersburg to Victoria Falls in
Zambia on our scheduled Pretoria to Victoria Falls journeys, and will also be
available for charter anywhere in Southern Africa.
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Since its establishment more than 10 years ago, Rovos Rail has earned an international reputation for its truly world-class travel experiences. Step aboard the wood-panelled coaches - classics remodelled and refurbished to mint condition - and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury as some of the most varied scenery imaginable unfolds beyond the windows. Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a by-gone era, when privileged travellers experienced the magic and mystery of Africa in a relaxed and elegant fashion. SPECIAL OFFER: Get free accommodation in Pretoria with every Rovos Rail reservation done on this site as well as 5% discount on any accommodation booked with RCJM. See Specials for more details In a series of journeys lasting from 24 hours to a fortnight, the Pride of Africa links some of Africa's greatest destinations from Cape Town at the tip of Africa to Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania, from scenic splendours as diverse as the game reserves of Mpumalanga to the Victoria Falls, from the desert landscapes of Namibia and the stark beauty of the Karoo to the lush canefields of KwaZulu-Natal and the magnificent Garden Route along the Cape South Coast. ROVOS AIR - CLASSIC PLANES In April 2001, Rovos Rail purchased two splendid Convair 440 aeroplanes from an operator in Bolivia. The planes were flown by their own crew over the Atlantic Ocean to their new home in South Africa.Built in 1954 the first owner was the US Airforce, which based them in Texas until 1992. Then followed their 8-year tour of duty in Cochabamba at 8 500ft on contract to the Bolivian airlines.The restoration of the air-conditioned aircraft to Rovos standards was achieved in Pietersburg and proved easier than expected due to the exceptionally good condition of the airframe. Fitted with the Pratt & Whitney 2800 radial engines the aircraft has a pleasing power to weight ratio, providing the sort of performance demanded by their well-qualified pilots. Carrying 44 passengers, the aircraft is pressurized and cruises comfortably at 400km per hour (220 knots).Onboard service by capable staff will be of usual high standard, complemented by the facilities of an efficient and comprehensive galley. The aircraft is used to convey train passengers from Pietersburg to Victoria Falls in Zambia on the scheduled Rovos Rail Pretoria to Victoria Falls journeys as well as the scheduled air safaris.
Contact details
RCJM Travel & Tours
24 Edward Crescent
Duynefontein
Cape Town
7441
South Africa
Email: RovosRail@rcjm.co.za
Tel: +27 (0)21 553 8000
Fax: +27 (0)21 553 4950
Office Hours: Mon to Fri, 9AM to 5PM GMT+2