Steam Train Experience

Steam Train Experience

Code: VGR584
  • $99
  • 1 Reviews
  • Location: Central Victoria
  • For: 1 person
  1. Valid for 12 months
  2. Free exchange

If you have a passion for steam trains then this experience gets you up close and personal. All the sights, sounds and atmosphere of an authentic steam train journey will take you back to another era another era when steam ruled the rails.

Your experience starts as you are welcomed aboard as a special guest of the Victorian Goldfields Railway. Sit back and relax as you take a leisurely return journey from either Maldon to Castlemaine or Castlemaine to Maldon on the former Victorian Railways Broad-Gauge Branchline linking the two historic goldfields towns .

You will be provided with a glass of local wine and nibbles to enjoy on board our First Class Carriage. During the journey , you will enjoy an extra unique dimension of the steam train experience by riding with the crew on the locomotive on a section of the line. You will also receive a complimentary copy of our full colour souvenir book.

Please note: This experience does not operate during February.

This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Venue:

Maldon (Central Victoria). A 90 minute drive from Melbourne. This is a return journey.

Session Length

Trains run on all Sundays, Wednesdays and some Public Holidays.The time table allows passengers to spend time in either Castlemaine or Maldon before returning. The train journey takes 75 minutes.

Guidelines:

Any adult can participate. The Loco Ride has a minimum age of 16 years for participants.

Numbers:

Although there will be other passengers on the train.

Spectators:

N/A

Weather:

Weather does not interfere with journey , except on days of extreme fire danger, when a diesel loco substitutes for steam.

Other Info:

On redemption of your voucher you will be contacted by the supplier to arrange a suitable date and time to take your experience.

Reviews

  •  
    Reviewer: Laurence
    August 15 2011

    This was an authentic and rewarding experience. The volunteer staff were most helpful and answered all questions well.

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