Tours - 2019

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Upcoming Tours - 2020
Past tours - 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016

Sunday 10 March 2019 – Otway Explorer (D) Train, explore and dine at the wineries and breweries of the Otway, tree top walk or explore Camperdown and its market and lakes then dance your way back to Melbourne. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 10 March 2019 – Otway Explorer (D) - COLAC TO CAMPERDOWN We have some seats available between Colac and Camperdown, as passengers will leave the train to join our tour options. A limited number of seats are available to local passengers for a short train ride from Colac to Camperdown and return, or you may choose to go one way. Prices are valid for return travel between Colac and Camperdown. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 6 April 2019 – Suburban Steam Shuttles. (S) Join Steamrail Victoria as we operate 2 steam trains hauling our 100-year-old "E" type carriages, departing Flinders Street Station. Featuring Steam Locomotives A² 986 and K190. 5 trips available - Morning \| Flinders Street to Broadmeadows, Flinders Street to Williamstown and Flinders Street to Sandringham. Afternoon \| Flinders Street to Broadmeadows and Flinders Street to Sandringham. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 21 April 2019 – Bendigo Easter Festival. (S) Travel to Bendigo for the Easter Festival behind Bendigo's R711. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 5 May 2019 - Rail & Sail (S) Steam train to Geelong and return by the Victoria Star ferry. (or vice versa) Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 11 May 2019 - Echuca Overlander (S) Travel from Castlemaine / Bendigo to Echuca by steam train hauled by K153, in the luxurious Macedon and Tambo carriages (First Class) or in 1920’s vintage carriages (Excursion Class). Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 18 May 2019 - Echuca Overlander (S) - Charter Charter
Friday 24 May 2019 – Melbourne to Ballarat in an Afternoon. (S) A relaxing afternoon reliving 1920’s steam train travel to Ballarat, return to Melbourne by a V/Line service. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May 2019 – Ballarat Shuttles. (S) Steam train rides as part of the Ballarat Heritage Weekend from Ballarat to near Lal Lal and return. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 26 May 2019 – Ballarat to Melbourne in an Afternoon. (S) Catch a V/Line train to Ballarat and return to Melbourne 1920’s style by steam train. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 1 June 2019 – Cruise Express Charter (S) Private Charter to Deniliquin. Great Southern Loop. See website for more info - https://cruiseexpress.com.au/cruise-list/great-southern-loop/
Friday 7 to Monday 10 June 2019 – Northern Weekender. (S) Enjoy overnight steam train travel sleeping in 1910’s and 1950’s interstate sleeper carriages. Explore Swan Hill and Echuca by day. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 6 July 2019 - Suburban Shuttles (S) Flinders Street to Mernda (one way trip only) Mernda to Bell and return (4 return trips available) Mernda to Flinders Street (one way trip only) Join Steamrail Victoria as we operate 2 steam locomotives, A2 986 and K190, hauling our 100-year-old "E" type carriages along the newly reopened Mernda Line. This will mark the first steam train to travel to Mernda in at least 60 years - The last time being before the line was closed in 1959. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 13 July 2019 – RTBU Heritage Charter (S) Private Charter to Seymour.
Saturday 20 July 2019 – Cruise Express Charter (S) Private Charter to Geelong and Ballarat. The Rail Spectacular 2019. See website for more info - https://cruiseexpress.com.au/cruise-list/rail-spectacular-2019/
Saturday 20 July 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne. More Info \| Facebook Page
Saturday 27 July 2019 – Snow Train 1. (S) - SOLD OUT Double header steam engines. A chance to play in the snow at Mt Baw Baw, visit the historic goldfields town of Walhalla or enjoy extended rail travel through to Traralgon. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 27 July 2019 – Snow Train 1. (S) - MOE to TRARALGON SHUTTLE 3 Options Available -Moe to Traralgon return with stopover in Traralgon. -Moe to Traralgon one way (AM trip) -Traralgon to Moe one way (PM trip) More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 4 August 2019 – Snow Train 2. (S) - SOLD OUT Double header steam engines. A chance to play in the snow at Mt Baw Baw, visit the historic goldfields town of Walhalla or enjoy extended rail travel through to Traralgon. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 4 August 2019 – Snow Train 2. (S) - MOE to TRARALGON SHUTTLE 3 Options Available -Moe to Traralgon return with stopover in Traralgon. -Moe to Traralgon one way (AM trip) -Traralgon to Moe one way (PM trip) More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 10 August 2019 – Snow Train 3. (S) - SOLD OUT Double header steam engines fearturing R711 and A2 986 (Spirit of Warragul). A chance to play in the snow at Mt Baw Baw. / Diamond Valley Railway Members Train through to Traralgon. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Friday 16 to Sunday 18 August 2019 – Maldon Weekender. (S) Overnight travel in 1910 interstate sleeping cars to Maldon. Explore Maldon and Castlemaine. Travel in the luxurious Macedon and Tambo carriages on the VGR branch line. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook - soon
Sunday 25 August 2019 – Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Morning Train. (S) One way journey from Flinders Street to Hurstbridge as part of the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 25 August 2019 – Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Shuttles. (S) Steam train rides through the beautiful Diamond Valley between Hurstbridge and Eltham as part of the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 25 August 2019 – Hurstbridge Wattle Festival Evening Train (S) One way journey from Hurstbridge to Flinders Street as part of the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 21 September 2019 - Goulburn Valley Explorer (S) Departing Southern Cross station, explore the Goulburn Valley wineries or travel on to Shepparton in Steamrail’s heritage carriages behind a classic 1950s R class steam locomotive. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Saturday 12 October 2019 - Echuca Explorer (S) ## - Cancelled due to closure of Toolamba Echuca Line Double Headed Steam as far as Seymour! Steam train to Echuca. Wine & Dine, paddle boat cruise & dine or explore historic Echuca.
Saturday 12 October 2019 - Warrnambool Westcoaster (S) Featuring R711 and S313 for a high speed run to Warrnambool following the success of 2018's return of the Warrnambool Westcoaster by Steamrail Volunteer Edward White. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 27 October 2019 - Rail & Sail (S) Steam train to Geelong and return by the Victoria Star ferry. (or vice versa) Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 10 November 2019 - Suburban Shuttles (S) Steam train rides departing Flinders Street hauled by A2 986 and K190 with return train rides to Sandringham or Williamstown. Download a Brochure \| More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Sunday 17 November 2019 - whY not Suburban Tour (S) Celebrating 130 years of Steam Locomotive Y112, the Veteran Ballarat built steam locomotive will haul a mixture of our heritage E, W, and K type carriages along with one S Car with a limited Kiosk on board to Somerton Yard and Werribee via Southern Cross. Come onboard, open up the windows and explore the city's freight and suburban railway lines. More Information and Bookings \| RSVP on Facebook
Friday 29 November 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. More Info \| Facebook Page
Saturday 30 November 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. More Info \| Facebook Page
Friday 6 December 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. More Info \| Facebook Page
Saturday 7 December 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. More Info \| Facebook Page
Friday 13 December 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. More Info \| Facebook Page
Saturday 14 December 2019 – Dreamscape Tours (Charter) (D) Exciting function train tours around Melbourne for your end of year Christmas party needs. More Info \| Facebook Page
Sunday 15 December 2019 – Members Christmas Train (D) Steamrail Members and Friends Train. * MEMBERS AND FRIENDS ONLY * Tickets must be booked by a Steamrail Member. This event is not open to the general public. More Information and MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEER Bookings ONLY \| RSVP on Facebook

Conditions of Travel

Conditions

Travelers 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.
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Payments

All payments made to Steamrail Victoria Inc. are in Australian Dollars only. (AUD).
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Refunds

Steamrail will offer refunds if you are unable to travel due to illness or other serious cause, under the following circumstances set out below:-

Where the cancellation is made more than 14 days before the date of departure – Full refund of all amounts charged.
Where the cancellation is made any time between 14 days and 7 days before the date of departure – Refund of 50 per cent of the amount charged.
Where the cancellation is made any time between 6 days and 1 day before the date of departure – Refund of 25 per cent of the amount charged.
Where cancellation is made on the day of departure – No refund is allowed.

If on the day of departure through no fault of Steamrail a passenger fails to board the scheduled service this will be treated as a cancellation by the person making the booking and no refund will be provided.

In these circumstances Steamrail may allocate the booking to someone else without further notice to the person who was booked on the service.

Where it is necessary for a service to be cancelled prior to its scheduled date of operation by Steamrail due to factors beyond its control passengers who are booked on the service will be offered the option to:

Rebook on an alternate service of the same value in lieu of any refund.
Receive a full refund of the fare paid.

Where a refund is payable to a passenger it may take up to 28 days for this to be received due to the need for the application to be processed.

When bookings are made for weekend tours, given that the fares involved are substantial it is recommended that passengers give consideration to taking out travel insurance at the time of their making a booking. Such action should ensure that any person making a booking is not out of pocket in case they are unable to travel and are not entitled to a refund from Steamrail.
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Companion Card Holders

Steamrail Victoria is a not for profit volunteer organisation. All proceeds from tours, goes into the restoration and maintenance of our rollingstock and other associated costs, as such Steamrail Victoria is not subscribed to the Companion Card program. However, we have made allowances within our fare structure under the following circumstances set out below:-

On Day Excursions and Weekender Tours, if a passenger is the holder of a Companion Card the companion will travel at a fare equal to the fare charged to the holder of the Companion Card regardless of their eligibility for that particular fare. The companion must be fit to complete all the duties of a travel carer including being able to assist with all aspects of personal care.
In the case of the holder of a Companion Card travelling on a Shuttle Service (short train ride), their companion will be eligible to travel free on the service when accompanying the holder of the Companion Card, subject to the availability of seats.

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Rail and Sail Conditions

In particular, the Rail and Sail may be subject to extreme weather conditions. Due to high fire danger the train will be hauled by one of Steamrail's heritage diesel locomotives. In the event of very rough conditions forecast on Port Phillip Bay, the Victoria Star may be unable to cruise. In this case the train will be increased in size and all patrons conveyed in both directions by rail, and a partial refund, or discount on the next Rail and Sail, offered.
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Group Discounts

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.
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Seniors

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.
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Under 16

Children under 16 travel at a reduced rate. If you are bringing small children, please let us know.
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Smoking

On board smoking is not permitted.
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Alcohol

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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Important Information

Regional Fast Rail

Due to circumstances beyond Steamrail's control, all Steamrail trains operating on the Regional Fast Rail Network (Geelong, Traralgon, Bendigo and Ballarat) are restricted to 80km/h running. This can from time to time have an impact on operating tours along these lines. V/Line Network Access operational needs can from time to time affect the operation of various Steamrail tours.
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Fire Restrictions

Fire Restrictions can be applied across most areas of Victoria by CFA, when fire danger is high. Typically this is over the summer period of November through to April. Restrictions are applied in small areas at a time. View a map of current restrictions across Victorian municipalities.
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Elecrail

Elecrail still has no trips planned at this stage, but talks are progressing with the goal of getting Elecrail operational again. Hopefully it will not be long until Elecrail is back on the rails.
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Cross Posting of Proposed Tour Dates

This is a quick note for the editors of some other websites. Please feel free to cross post the information listed in the main section of this page but please refrain from referring to trips listed solely on the Tour Calendar. Trip information listed on the Calendar are subject to change pending operational needs. Trips are not confirmed as running until they are listed on the main page. Thank you.
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Departure Information and Enquiries

The train departs and arrives at Southern Cross Station, also picking up and setting down at selected suburban stations. It is advised to contact Steamrail's Information Line on (03) 9397 1953 at least two days prior to departure to confirm any timetabling arrangements.
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