Goulburn Valley Explorer - Saturday 19th September 2026
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Departing Southern Cross Station - Steam your way to the Goulburn Valley where you can visit Seymour, Murchison East or the picturesque lakeside town of Nagambie.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
Picking up at Southern Cross Station at 8:30am, travel in Steamrail’s heritage carriages behind classic 1915 steam locomotive A2 986 (with assistance from a 1960's vintage diesel).
The engine will perform a fast run direct to Seymour in the morning, reminiscent of the golden age of the Victorian Railways and famous express trains like Spirit of Progress and Albury Express. After the train departs Melbourne, settle into your compartment and listen to the engine work hard as we climb the famous Glenroy Bank, through the northern suburbs and into regional Victoria. After passing through the volcanic plains surrounding Wallan, our train will climb to the summit of the Great Dividing Range at Heathcote Junction and pass through the familiar bushland of the North-East.
On arrival in the historic railway town of Seymour at 10:15am, we will have a stop to stretch our legs while the loco is turned on the turntable for the next leg of the journey. From here we will reboard the train at 11:00am to continue at a slower pace as we venture into the Goulburn Valley.
Arriving at the lakeside town of Nagambie at 11:50am or Murchison East at 12:20pm, you will have time to visit the Murchison East Railway Hotel or explore Nagambie at your leisure. For those setting their own itinerary, it is advised to book ahead for lunch venues in Nagambie as there may be limited availability at local venues.
After a pleasant lunch, the train will depart Murchison East at 3:10pm and pick up at Nagambie at 3:35pm. With a brief stop at Seymour at 4pm, we will run express back to Melbourne, arriving at Southern Cross Station at 5:57pm.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
EXPLORE NAGAMBIE AT YOUR LEISURE
Arriving into Nagambie at 11:50am, take time to explore the town and the banks of Lake Nagambie.
There are a number of dining options including restaurants, cafes, the Nagambie Brewery and Distillery, Nagambie Rowing Club and the Royal Mail Hotel.
Please ensure you book in advance if you plan on having lunch in Nagambie at your leisure. There may be limited availability at local venues.
Passengers will rejoin the train at 3:20pm. The main street is a 10-minute walk from the station platform.
MURCHISON EAST RAILWAY HOTEL
Arriving at Murchison East at 12:20pm, where a booking has been made at The Railway Hotel, known locally as 'The East'.
Meals will be available for purchase at your own expense from the bistro menu, with pre ordering of your meal available while travelling from Melbourne.
Please ensure you book in advance if you plan on having lunch at Murchison East
Passengers will rejoin the train at 2:55pm. The Railway Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station platform.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
PREMIUM COMPARTMENT
Upgrade to one of our new Premium Private Compartments! Travel in style in one of our 1920's air conditioned and heated Sleeping Carriages. With the compartment in day configuration, it will comfortably seat 1 - 3 passengers for a more intimate heritage train travel experience.
FIRST CLASS
Go first class! Relax in your comfortable air-conditioned and heated 1930s-vintage compartment. All seating is reserved.
EXCURSION CLASS
Experience our 'E Type' Carriages dating back to 1906 with beautiful timber work and pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors and comfortable compartment-style seating. Featuring 'old-school air-con', with the windows wide open to listen to the engine working hard up the hills. All seating is reserved.
THE VINTAGE TRAIN
Ride with us onboard 'The Vintage Train’, fully restored by Steamrail as an important part of Victoria’s rail heritage. Our diesel locomotives date from 1953 to 1968, while the carriages range from as early as 1906. The train features beautiful timber work and pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors, comfortable compartment-style seating, a licensed bar and kiosk, and toilets with washrooms. All rail seating is reserved.
ON-TRAIN SERVICES
Our on-train facilities include Club Car 'Moorabool', with a kiosk which stocks a wide range of light refreshments, snacks, and hot and cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits. A range of souvenirs will also be available for purchase from our onboard store.
TIMETABLE
<< SUBJECT TO CHANGE >> Please check the final times as shown on your seating allocation, which will be emailed 2 days prior to the tour operating.
8:30am dep. SOUTHERN CROSS
10:15am - 11:15am SEYMOUR
11:50am arr. NAGAMBIE
12:20pm arr. MURCHISON EAST
3:10pm dep. MURCHISON EAST
3:35pm dep. NAGAMBIE
4:00pm SEYMOUR
5:57pm arr. SOUTHERN CROSS
Please ensure you are on the platform no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
- FARES -
Non-Air Conditioned Seating
Adult $131
SRV Member $100 - Become a Steamrail Member to save - www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Under 17 $73
Under 3 $0
Air Conditioned Seating
Adult $142
SRV Member $110 - Become a Steamrail Member to save - www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Under 17 $84
Under 3 $0
Premium Private Compartment
Compartment for up to 3 - $534
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TryBooking Terms and Conditions.
Steamrail Victoria's Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
Picking up at Southern Cross Station at 8:30am, travel in Steamrail’s heritage carriages behind classic 1915 steam locomotive A2 986 (with assistance from a 1960's vintage diesel).
The engine will perform a fast run direct to Seymour in the morning, reminiscent of the golden age of the Victorian Railways and famous express trains like Spirit of Progress and Albury Express. After the train departs Melbourne, settle into your compartment and listen to the engine work hard as we climb the famous Glenroy Bank, through the northern suburbs and into regional Victoria. After passing through the volcanic plains surrounding Wallan, our train will climb to the summit of the Great Dividing Range at Heathcote Junction and pass through the familiar bushland of the North-East.
On arrival in the historic railway town of Seymour at 10:15am, we will have a stop to stretch our legs while the loco is turned on the turntable for the next leg of the journey. From here we will reboard the train at 11:00am to continue at a slower pace as we venture into the Goulburn Valley.
Arriving at the lakeside town of Nagambie at 11:50am or Murchison East at 12:20pm, you will have time to visit the Murchison East Railway Hotel or explore Nagambie at your leisure. For those setting their own itinerary, it is advised to book ahead for lunch venues in Nagambie as there may be limited availability at local venues.
After a pleasant lunch, the train will depart Murchison East at 3:10pm and pick up at Nagambie at 3:35pm. With a brief stop at Seymour at 4pm, we will run express back to Melbourne, arriving at Southern Cross Station at 5:57pm.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
EXPLORE NAGAMBIE AT YOUR LEISURE
Arriving into Nagambie at 11:50am, take time to explore the town and the banks of Lake Nagambie.
There are a number of dining options including restaurants, cafes, the Nagambie Brewery and Distillery, Nagambie Rowing Club and the Royal Mail Hotel.
Please ensure you book in advance if you plan on having lunch in Nagambie at your leisure. There may be limited availability at local venues.
Passengers will rejoin the train at 3:20pm. The main street is a 10-minute walk from the station platform.
MURCHISON EAST RAILWAY HOTEL
Arriving at Murchison East at 12:20pm, where a booking has been made at The Railway Hotel, known locally as 'The East'.
Meals will be available for purchase at your own expense from the bistro menu, with pre ordering of your meal available while travelling from Melbourne.
Please ensure you book in advance if you plan on having lunch at Murchison East
Passengers will rejoin the train at 2:55pm. The Railway Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the station platform.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
PREMIUM COMPARTMENT
Upgrade to one of our new Premium Private Compartments! Travel in style in one of our 1920's air conditioned and heated Sleeping Carriages. With the compartment in day configuration, it will comfortably seat 1 - 3 passengers for a more intimate heritage train travel experience.
FIRST CLASS
Go first class! Relax in your comfortable air-conditioned and heated 1930s-vintage compartment. All seating is reserved.
EXCURSION CLASS
Experience our 'E Type' Carriages dating back to 1906 with beautiful timber work and pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors and comfortable compartment-style seating. Featuring 'old-school air-con', with the windows wide open to listen to the engine working hard up the hills. All seating is reserved.
THE VINTAGE TRAIN
Ride with us onboard 'The Vintage Train’, fully restored by Steamrail as an important part of Victoria’s rail heritage. Our diesel locomotives date from 1953 to 1968, while the carriages range from as early as 1906. The train features beautiful timber work and pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors, comfortable compartment-style seating, a licensed bar and kiosk, and toilets with washrooms. All rail seating is reserved.
ON-TRAIN SERVICES
Our on-train facilities include Club Car 'Moorabool', with a kiosk which stocks a wide range of light refreshments, snacks, and hot and cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits. A range of souvenirs will also be available for purchase from our onboard store.
TIMETABLE
<< SUBJECT TO CHANGE >> Please check the final times as shown on your seating allocation, which will be emailed 2 days prior to the tour operating.
8:30am dep. SOUTHERN CROSS
10:15am - 11:15am SEYMOUR
11:50am arr. NAGAMBIE
12:20pm arr. MURCHISON EAST
3:10pm dep. MURCHISON EAST
3:35pm dep. NAGAMBIE
4:00pm SEYMOUR
5:57pm arr. SOUTHERN CROSS
Please ensure you are on the platform no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DKRRA
- FARES -
Non-Air Conditioned Seating
Adult $131
SRV Member $100 - Become a Steamrail Member to save - www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Under 17 $73
Under 3 $0
Air Conditioned Seating
Adult $142
SRV Member $110 - Become a Steamrail Member to save - www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Under 17 $84
Under 3 $0
Premium Private Compartment
Compartment for up to 3 - $534
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TryBooking Terms and Conditions.
Steamrail Victoria's Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website.
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