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The North Borneo Railway, is a historic piece of Sabah that has been a part of the state since the British colonial era. It started up as transportation for the rubber and coffee plantations in the 1880′s.

The 100-year-old track spans 134 kilometres, and starts from Tanjung Aru, ending at the small town of Tenom. The feature of the North Borneo Railway is a British Vulcan steam locomotive, and it is one of the very few functional locomotives fuelled by wood.

In a joint project between Sutera Harbour Resorts and the Sabah State Railway Department, the North Borneo Railway aims to be an enhancement on the existing railway, and also to boost Sabah as a tourist destination.

Along the train journey stops will be made at every various stations. Throughout the journey you will be able to enjoy the sights and sounds of the countryside, the paddy fields, mangrove swamps and the beautiful coastal beaches of Sabah.

For those of you who want to take a day trip on this lovely train, boarding times are at 9:30 AM at Tanjung Aru Station. The tours are only available every Wednesday and Saturday. Advanced booking is required a day before departure. On course, the trip will set you back RM250 (adults) and RM150 (children between 3 to 12). Breakfast and Lunch is provided on the train and for those who are staying at Sutera Harbour Resort, the fare is inclusive of a return trip from the station back to the resort.

To get to the train station, you can either take a bus from the main bus station at Wawasan Plaza, or hail a taxi and and tell the driver wher you want to go. Bus fares will cost RM1.50 a person and RM15.00 per taxi.

For more information, visit the Sutera Harbour Resort page.

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