Castlemaine Victorian Goldfields Railway
Running through the Goldfields of Central Victoria, the Victorian Goldfields Railway brings to you the experience of Steam Train Travel. Linking the historic towns of Castlemaine and Maldon, your train takes you through Box-Iron Bark forest in a region that saw some of the richest gold mining in Australia.
Opening Hours:
Operating Days and Timetable
Cost:
Fares
Review:
A working class type steam train experience compared with the prim and proper Puffing Billy. The condition of some of the carriages is a bit ratty but it all adds to the experience. To get a real steam train experience complete with a face full of soot, the front of the first class carriage has an open platform behind the engine. Wear glasses to stop your eyes getting filled with grit.
When you arrive in Maldon, take the kids to the turntable and watch the train being turned around using the turntable. It is only a short walk into Maldon and there time before the return journey to browse the shops or get a bit to eat.
Photos:
Location
Kennedy Street, Castlemaine 3450 Map
✆ (03) 5470 6658
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.vgr.com.au
→ Victorian Goldfields Railway on Facebook
→ Race the Train on Facebook