Canberra Steam Train Rides
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Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 or former Victorian Railways R766 as The Picnic Train in conjunction with The Canberra Railway Museum present special family trips for the Canberra Day weekend this March.
You will experience steam locomotives 5917 or R766 working hard as they climb the steep grade by the spectacular Molongolo River Gorge, through long, dark tunnels and on through beautiful rural countryside to Bungendore.
Saturday, 14th March, 2026
Sunday, 15th March, 2026
Friday, 3rd April, 2026 - Easter Long Weekend
Saturday, 4th April, 2026 - Easter Long Weekend
Sunday, 5th April, 2026 - Easter Long Weekend
(Three return trips departing Canberra Railway Station each day)
Ticketing options are perfect for couples, small groups and families.
Fares:
Please Note: All fares are for same-day return travel on the same service.
Toddlers: Babies in arms and small toddlers not requiring a booked seat may be brought along at no additional cost.
Prams: There are limited storage areas for prams. As you will not be alighting at Bungendore, we ask that prams are not brought onboard, unless necessary.
Private Compartment — $360 per group
Enjoy the benefit of an entire closed-off compartment to yourselves in a heritage side-corridor carriage — great for larger families and social groups!
One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people including children.
Four seater booth — $230 per booth of 4
Four seat booth in a heritage railway carriage with table.
DUO Ticket — $160 per Group
First Class seating for two people. Two window seats guaranteed with a table
First Class High Tea Single Ticket - Air Conditioned Dining Car - $160 Per Person
Single Ticket including High Tea in our Dining Car.
Timetable*
Train 1:
- Canberra dep 8.15am
- Canberra arr 10.30am
Train 2:
- Canberra dep 12.15pm
- Canberra arr 2.45pm
Train 3:
- Canberra dep 3.45pm
- Canberra arr 7.10pm
*Preliminary times only. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. An update email will be sent to the ticket booking a couple of days prior to the event with final trip details.
Buffet Car:
The Buffet car will operate on these trips, serving light snacks and drinks
We encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.
The Picnic Train is a licensed venue and will be offering alcoholic beverages for sale in the Buffer car.
We encourage you to support our onboard service.
Toilets:
Toilets are available in most carriages.
Mobile Phones:
There are no charging points on the heritage equipment. It is recommended that you bring an external battery charger for your mobile devices.
Motive Power:
Steam locomotives 5917 or R766 will be the primary motive power for the Canberra Easter Steam Train Rides.
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