Dates:

Sunday 14 July 2024 

Sunday 28 July 2024 

Join us for a fabulous day out from Maitland as our heritage steam train heads for Gloucester for the day. Settle back in your heritage carriage as we travel on the scenic North Coast Lines, taking in views of the Bucketts Range.

Hauling our train will be ex Victorian Railways Steam Locomotive R766

Fares:

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

Private Compartment — $550 per group

Enjoy the benefits of an entire compartment to yourselves — great for families and social groups!

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

Four Seat Booth — $360 per group

Four seat booth with a table in a heritage saloon carriage.

Group of 4 - Air Conditoned Lounge* — $360 per group

Group of 4 seating in an aircontioned lounge carriage.

Single Tickets — $110 Per Person

Single Ticket at a shared table of 2 or 4

Full Carriage Hire — Call for Quote

*These carriages do not have a picnic table

Timetable*:

Outbound Journey

• Maitland ^dep 7.30am
• Dungog ^dep 08.55am
• Gloucester ^arr 10.00am

Return Journey

• Gloucester ^dep 3.20pm
• Dungog ^arr 5.10pm
• Maitland ^arr 7.10pm

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

Buffet Car:

Our buffet car will be available for light snacks and drinks. We encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.

BYO alcohol is allowed and can also be purchased from the Buffet Car.

The Picnic Train is now a licensed venue.  We have obligations under our Plan of Management to ensure the safety of passengers.  Whilst the Plan of Management and the liquor license act are available should anyone wish to review, some important conditions are
* Alcohol will not be sold to persons under 18 and our team is trained to request proof of age.
* There are maximum limits in place, our team is trained to deny serving alcohol where appropriate.
* No Alcohol is to be taken or consumed off the train.

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

Babies and Toddlers:

Babies in arms and small toddlers may be brought along at no additional cost. Babies and toddlers must be nursed and not occupy a booked seat. 

Toilets:

Toilets are available in all carriages.

Mobile Phones:

There are limited charging points on the heritage equipment. It is recommended that you bring an external battery charger for your mobile devices.

Motive Power:

Steam locomotive R766 is planned for this tour in both directions.

Location:

Maitland Railway Station
Station Street, Maitland NSW

Contact Details:

Contact Event Organiser