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Important
Information
-Con d i t i o n s Travellers on Steamrail trains are bound by Steamrail’s standard conditions of travel. Acceptance of a ticket is deemed an acceptance of these regulations. While we endeavour to operate this tour as advertised it may be necessary to alter or cancel all or part of the tour due to circumstances beyond our control. On days declared to be of high fire danger and/or Total Fire Ban the train will be hauled by one of Steamrail’s heritage diesel locomotives. We cannot be liable for any cost incurred by you arising from any late running of this tour. Adults must take responsibility at all times for infants and other persons in their care. Please let us know if you have wheel chairs or special needs. -Re f u n d s Steamrail will offer refunds if you are unable to travel due to illness or other serious cause, providing that tickets are returned, and you notify us 7 days prior to day of travel. A cancellation fee will be charged to cover our costs. -G r oup D i sc o u n t s We offer group discounts for parties of 16 or more on most tours. If you have a group of 50 or more a special private carriage may be available, while for larger groups your own chartered Vintage Train may be an option. -S e n i ors We welcome holders of Seniors card. On request, during the tour, the valid card must be produced for each seat booked at the reduced rate. - Un d er 1 6 Children under 16 travel at a reduced rate, while those under 3 may travel free but cannot be guaranteed a seat. If you are bringing small children please let us know. -Sm o k i ng On board smoking is not permitted.
DepartureInformation
The train departs from and returns to Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street), also picking up and setting down at selected suburban stations. Please phone the Steamrail timetable line on (03) 9397 1953 approximately two days prior to the trip to confirm the departure times.
Enquiries
Our tour programme may be obtained by contacting the Steamrail Victoria Info Line on (03) 9397 1953, between 9.30am and 2.30pm weekdays. Information is also available online at www.steamrail.com.au or email
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Membership
Have you considered joining Steamrail Victoria? For $50 you receive all the membership benefits of Victoria’s premier tour train operator. A membership form can be downloaded from our website www.steamrail.com.au
The Vintage Train
The Vintage Train has been fully restored by Steamrail as part of Victoria’s rail heritage and is fully authentic, not a re-creation. Our fleet of heritage steam locomotives date from 1889, while the carriages date from 1906. The train features beautiful timber paneling, walk through corridors, comfortable compartment style seating, licensed bar and buffet car, toilets and washrooms.
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-Al co h o l Strictly no BYO alcohol is to be consumed onboard. The train has a licensed bar, with a range of wines, ales and mixed drinks at reasonable prices.
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S T E AMRA I L V I C TOR I A AN D T H E VICTORIAN GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY PRESENT...
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SAT U R DAY 26T H O C T O B E R Travel on the first steam train between Melbourne and Maldon since 1976 AS we transfer locomotives at the Victorian Goldfields Railway Enjoy doubleheaded running througHout with R/K, R/D3, K/J AND D3/J combinations AND exclusive photostops!
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Please enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of your tickets and send to: STEAMRAIL VICTORIA INC. P.O. BOX 352, DEER PARK, VIC 3023 Email:
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Our staff can accept credit card bookings by phone during business hours.
D AY TR I P B Y D O U B L E - H E A D E D S T E AM TO MA L D ON • S AT U R D AY 2 6 T H O C TO B E R As we experience the wonderful treasures of this picturesque line, there will be photo stops in locations unavailable to the public, including the solitary and beautiful Iron Box Forest, and with a bit of luck the spring time sun will smile on us. As an added bonus, we will encounter veteran J515 somewhere along the line as it hauls a Victorian Goldfields Railway charter.
PLEASE RESERVE ME THE FOLLOWING SEATS FOR: MALDON STEAM SPECTACULAR SaturDAY 26TH OCTOBER FARE
QTY. AMOUNT
$99.00
Adults
$89.00
Seniors
$65.00
Child (3-16 years)
$25.00
BBQ Dinner
After arriving in Maldon mid-afternoon, you may inspect the beautifully restored station building and see the wonderful achievements of this magnificent tourist railway, while watching the busy shunting movements as our K Class is exchanged for D3 639 within a tight 45-minute window. Departing Maldon with oil-burning J549 and D3 639 at the helm, we will have the opportunity to photograph this rare combination of locomotives since… who knows when?
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At Castlemaine, our train will return to the main line. Here you can enjoy a splendid barbeque on the platform amongst the atmosphere of three working steam locomotives in the evening light, as daylight savings will have just begun.
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The branch line between Castlemaine and Maldon was closed in December 1976. However, within weeks the Castlemaine and Maldon Railway Preservation Society was established with the aim of preserving this wonderful and unique piece of railway history for all Victorians to enjoy. Lovingly restored in stages from Maldon, the many bridges, cuttings and embankments were reconstructed to enable the first train to reach Castlemaine in 2005. A partnership between the Victorian Goldfields Railway and Steamrail Victoria has enabled this historic event, the first steam train to travel from Melbourne to Maldon in almost 40 years! Our train departs Southern Cross at 8.44am, hauled by R761 and K190. After experiencing all the famous features of the main line, we will arrive in Castlemaine to find oil-burning J549 waiting ready for duty. Here passengers will alight as carriages are transferred to the tourist railway on the other side of the island platform. Our R Class will be placed aside for the day as K190 is turned before joining forces with the J Class to haul our train on the branch.
Then as dusk surrounds us, you will once again hear the magnificent sound of two locomotives working hard together, this time R761 and D3 639, as they attack the ascent out of Castlemaine to begin the final leg of our journey. Arriving at Southern Cross at 10.10pm, you will alight with many wonderful photographs and memories. • So come and join us on this very special occasion. The tour has drawn widespread interest, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Ti m e t a ble Subject to change, please confirm 2 days before departure.
8.44am
SOUTHERN CROSS
10.10pm
8.48am
NORTH MELBOURNE
10.05pm
9.03am
SUNSHINE
9.51pm
9.18am
WATERGARDENS
9.38pm
9.37am
SUNBURY
9.22pm
CASTLEMAINE
7.25pm
12.25pm
