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Canberra Easter Steam Train Rides (SOLD OUT)

Name: Canberra Easter Steam Train Rides
Start: 2023-03-25T08:15:00+11:00
End: 2023-04-10T15:45:00+11:00
Location: Canberra Railway Station

Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 or former Victorian Railways R766 as The Picnic Train in conjunction with The Canberra Railway Museum present special family trips from Canberra over Easter!

You will experience steam locomotives 5917 or R766 working hard as they climb the steep grade by the spectacular Molongolo River Gorge, through long, dark tunnels and on through beautiful rural countryside to Bungendore.

Saturday 25 March 2023

Sunday 26 March 2023

Easter Friday, 7 April 2023

Easter Saturday, 8 April 2023

Easter Sunday, 9 April 2023

Easter Monday, 10 April 2023

(Three return trips departing Canberra Railway Station each day)

Ticketing options are perfect for singles, couples, small groups and families.

Fares:

Please Note: All fares are for same-day return travel on the same service.

Toddlers: Babies in arms and small toddlers not requiring a booked seat may be brought along at no aditional cost.

Prams: There are limited storage areas for prams. As you will not be alighting at Bungendore, we ask that prams are not brought onboard, unless necessary.

Private Compartment — $300 per group

Enjoy the benefit of an entire closed-off compartment to yourselves in a heritage side-corridor carriage — great for larger families and social groups!

One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people including children.

Four seater booth — $200 per booth

Four seat booth in a heritage railway carriage with table.

Classic Duo — $150 for two people

Window seating for two people in a classic heritage carriage

Full Carriage Hire — Call for Quote

Timetable*

Trip 1:

Canberra ^dep 8.15am
Canberra ^arr 10.30am

Trip 2:

Canberra ^dep 12.15pm
Canberra ^arr 2.45pm

Trip 3:

Canberra ^dep 3.45pm
Canberra ^arr 7.10pm

*Preliminary times only. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. An update email will be sent to the ticket booking a couple of days prior to the event with final trip details.

Buffet Car:

The Buffet car will operate on these trips, servinge light snacks and drinks

We encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.

BYO alcohol is allowed, however, large eskys will not be permitted.

We encourage you to support our onboard service.

Toilets:

Toilets are available in most carriages.

Mobile Phones:

There are no charging points on the heritage equipment. It is recommended that you bring an external battery charger for your mobile devices.

Motive Power:

Steam locomotives 5917 or R766 will be the primary motive power for the Canberra Easter Steam Train Rides.

Location: