Southern Steam Spectacular 2021 Steamrail Victoria Melbourne

Southern Steam Spectacular

From Melbourne - 19 May 2021 - 6 days NEW & EXCLUSIVE!

from $2,990* pp twin | $3,490* solo

Southern Steam Spectacular 2021 – over two years in the planning in May 2021 Cruise Express and Scott McGregor’s Railway Adventures invite you to join us for six spectacular days of exploration, fun and sensory overload.

This record breaking Australian heritage rail journey is quite unlike any other, travelling behind some of the country’s oldest and finest steam locomotives and carriages. Never before has a tour featured eight steam locomotives in one tour! A feature will be a short run with the 130 year-old locomotive Y112, as well as several sections where two or three locomotives will haul at the same time.

We’ll visit destinations such as the small town of Wycheproof where the line runs right up the middle of the Calder Highway through town! Spend time in Maldon which has retained an authentic pioneer-like appearance with history of the gold-mining era being preserved. We’ll also enjoy the unique pleasure of cruising the Murray River aboard a paddle wheeler at Echuca.

Travel far away from the well-worn main roads through country Victoria along lines that in several instances haven’t seen these locomotives in over half a century! This is your time to sit back as you enjoy sweeping views of the countryside savouring the simple delights of travel, as it used to be. Spectacular!

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Locomotive roster

Wednesday 19th May
Melbourne – Ballarat : R711, R761
Ballarat – Wycheproof : K153, K190
Wycheproof – Sea Lake : K153 – the first K class to haul to Wycheproof and Sea Lake since 1970

Thursday 20th May
Wycheproof – Maryborough : K153, K190
Maryborough – Ballarat : Y112, K153, K190
Ballarat – Melbourne : R761, K190

Friday 21st May
Melbourne mystery tour
Melbourne – Newport – Melbourne : D³ 639

Saturday 22nd May
Melbourne – Castlemaine : A² 986, R761
Castlemaine – Maldon : J549

Sunday 23rd May
Bendigo – Echuca : A² 986 – the first A² to haul solo from Bendigo to Echuca since 1963

Monday 24th May
Echuca – Bendigo : A² 986
Bendigo – Melbourne : A² 986, R761

Locomotive availability and roster is subject to change. Last K class to Sea Lake was K184 on July 25th 1970.

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Package Inclusions

19 May 2021 - 6 days - from Melbourne

(Optional pre-tour hotel stay – see below)
Steam-hauled daylight journey from Melbourne to Sea Lake
Coach transfer from Sea Lake to Swan Hill
1 night Swan Hill accommodation at a local motel with breakfast
Coach transfer from Swan Hill to Wycheproof
Steam-hauled daylight journey from Wycheproof to Melbourne
2 nights Melbourne accommodation at the Quality Hotel Batmans Hill on Collins with breakfast daily
Morning mystery heritage rail tour in Melbourne
Return heritage rail journey from Melbourne to Newport
Private inspection at Newport Heritage Railway Workshops with light lunch
Steam-hauled journey from Melbourne to Castlemaine
Steam-hauled journey from Castlemaine to Maldon on the Victorian Goldfields Railway
Coach transfer from Maldon to Bendigo
1 night Bendigo accommodation at the Mercure Bendigo Schaller with breakfast
Steam-hauled journey from Bendigo to Echuca
Murray River paddle steamer cruise with refreshments
Farewell dinner in Echuca with beverages
1 night Echuca accommodation at a local hotel with breakfast
Private coach transfers in Bendigo and Echuca
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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Pre-tour hotel stay

We anticipate our train to depart Southern Cross Station at approx. 6am on 19 May. Why not enjoy a convenient overnight stay right across the road from the station?

We will have rooms available nearer the time of departure.

from: $2,990^* pp twin share
from: $3,490^* solo – Waitlist

You will be seated in a mixture of comfortable heritage non air-conditioned carriages throughout your journey. Cars will either be open seating or compartment style with up to four passengers per compartment.

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1300 766 537

from: $3,190^* pp twin share – Waitlist
from: $3,590^* solo – Waitlist

You will be seated in heritage air-conditioned carriages^ throughout your journey. Cars will be compartment style with up to four passengers per compartment.

^Cars on the Victorian Goldfields Railway are not air-conditioned

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1300 766 537

from: $3,390^* pp twin share – SOLD OUT
from: $3,790^* solo – SOLD OUT

You will be seated in heritage First Class air-conditioned carriages^ throughout your journey. On the Victorian Goldfields Railway you will be seated in the spectacular Tambo and Macedon cars and enjoy a complimentary cheese platter and glass of sparkling.

^Cars on the Victorian Goldfields Railway are not air-conditioned

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1300 766 537

Carriage images are representative only and may vary according of car type used.

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