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Tours - 25/09/2008 The School Holiday Flyer

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Steamrail Victoria is a Voluntary Not-For-Profit organisation dedicated to the restoration and operation of vintage steam, diesel and electric locomotives and carriages. We operate all over the Victorian broad gauge network offering a variety of tours for all tastes. Steamrail runs regular day and occasional weekend tours to interesting and popular destinations.

Thursday 25th September 2008 - The School Holiday Flyer

Looking for school holiday ideas for the kids? Steamrail Victoria invites you to enjoy a nostalgic steam train journey from Melbourne to Bacchus Marsh, where family fun and relaxation awaits you.

Board our historic steam train from Southern Cross Station. Our train recreates the golden era of country passenger trains from half a century ago, a great learning experience for the children. These carriages feature timber panelling, walk through corridors, comfortable compartment style seating with opening windows, toilets and washrooms, and a fully stocked Buffet car. The train will be hauled by one of Steamrail’s historic steam locomotives.

Train Travel Prices
Adult	$30.00
Seniors	$25.00
Children (Under 16)	$15.00

2007's School Holiday Train near Bacchus Marsh. Les Coulton photo

On Train Service
Our on-train facilities include kiosks, which stock a wide range of light refreshments, sandwiches, souvenirs and hot and cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be open serving a range of wine, beers and spirits. Our courteous train officers will be on hand throughout the journey to provide
any assistance to ensure an enjoyable and safe day.

Our steam train will make additional stops for intermediate passengers wishing to board at Footscray and Sunshine. Enjoy a journey across to Bacchus Marsh, travelling on part of the new Victorian Fast Rail Network.

Once in Bacchus Marsh, there is the opportunity to explore this old style town at your own leisure.

The kids can visit the famous adventure playground at Maddingley Park right opposite the railway station. Steeped in history, this park was set up approximately 135 years ago as the local ’police paddocks’ for care of their ’mounts’. With the passage of time and the planting of many elms, plus nurturing and care, this magnificent park has been created as an oasis for kids. The facilities are many and varied with free tennis courts, cricket oval, band rotunda and numerous pieces of playground equipment to
keep the children amused.

Our departure at 1.05pm will see us heading back to Melbourne, so settle back in your compartment as our train charges out of the Werribee River valley heading east on a course for home.

Subject to change, please ring Steamrail a few days before the tour to confirm timetable and platform departure number.

Timetable
Forward	Station	Return
9.20am	Southern Cross	2.18pm
9.30am	Footscray	2.05pm
9.40am	Sunshine	1.57pm
10.35pm	Bacchus Marsh	1.05pm

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Locomotives

D3 639 or K Class

Carriages

Wood & Steel Cars

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