School Holiday Special - Railmotor trip to DownsSteam Drayton

Schedule

Thu Jan 22 2026 at 12:00 am to 02:30 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Toowoomba railway station | Toowoomba, QL

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Step into history and celebration these school holidays with DownsSteam’s Railmotor Adventure – a short but memorable family journey that combines the beauty of Toowoomba with the charm of heritage rail travel.
Departing from the grand Toowoomba Railway Station, you’ll travel aboard DownsSteam’s exquisitely restored Commissioner Railmotors to Drayton, home of DownsSteam Toowoomba. Here, guests will enjoy:
A guided tour of our award-winning gardens, museum, and Dreamtime Journey Coach.
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside our active workshop.
The opportunity to step aboard restored heritage carriages and learn their stories.
Time to relax at our café, perfect for families and groups.
At 12:00 pm, your railmotor departs Drayton for the return journey to Toowoomba, completing a unique 2.0-hour holiday adventure designed for locals, visitors, and families seeking a fun and educational outing.
#More Info
Originally reserved for Queensland Railway Executives, the Commissioner Railmotors offer a rare chance to travel in comfort and style. Sit behind the drivers and watch the line ahead through panoramic windscreens, or simply enjoy the charm of classic rail travel.
#Trip Itinerary
10:00 am – Depart Toowoomba Railway Station aboard the Commissioner Railmotors
10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Tour DownsSteam’s gardens, museum, Dreamtime Journey Coach, and workshop, with café and sausage sizzle available
12:00 pm – Depart Drayton for the return journey
12:30 pm – Arrive back at Toowoomba Railway Station
##Additional Info
Please plan to arrive at Toowoomba Railway Station at least 20 minutes before departure.
This trip starts and finishes at Toowoomba Railway Station in the centre of town, please ensure all guests navigate to Toowoomba Railway Station.
Onboard toilets are available on both railmotors.
Concession fares are not available for this trip.
We will endeavour to honour advance seating requests; however, seating may be reassigned at any time for operational, safety, or other reasonable purposes.
Tickets are $40 Adult, $20 Child under 16, $100 Family (2 Adults and 2 Children). Children under 2 not requiring a seat are free.
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Toowoomba railway station, Queensland Rail Travel Centre Toowoomba, Toowoomba City QLD 4350, Australia, Toowoomba

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