Ballarat Steam Shuttles - 23rd - 25th May 2025

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• Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride our historical steam shuttles at Ballarat featuring two of our heritage steam locomotives as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. 
  Alternatively travel on a one-way transfer from Newport to Ballarat or Ballarat to Southern Cross/Flinders Street via Gheringhap. 
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  Ballarat Shuttles - Join us for our annual Ballarat Shuttles on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025. Wave to the Ballarat locals and the lineside photographers while we take you back in time aboard The Vintage Train. Our shuttle trips run 16km to the tiny country town of Yendon. Stopping just on the other side of town, the train will then return you to Ballarat Station.

Newport to Ballarat Transfer - On Friday 23rd May 2025, board our transfer train for the journey from Newport to Ballarat via Gheringhap. Travel via the freight only line from Geelong to Ballarat, featuring the 440 metre Moorabool Viaduct, historic bluestone stations and bridges and changing landscapes from the golden plains to the heavily forested sections near Lal Lal.
A mid afternoon arrival allows passengers to return to Melbourne on one of many V/Line services from Ballarat Railway Station.

• Ballarat to Southern Cross/Flinders Street Transfer - On Sunday 25th May 2025, board our evening transfer train for the journey to Melbourne. Our steam locomotives will storm Warrenheip Bank and head towards Melbourne via Gheringhap. Travel via the freight only line from Ballarat to Geelong, featuring the 440 metre Moorabool Viaduct, historic bluestone stations and bridges and changing landscapes from the golden plains to the heavily forested sections near Lal Lal. As we get closer to Melbourne, we will also return via the Regional Rail Link, not often used by steam hauled trains on today's busy network. 
• Make use V/Line services between Southern Cross and Ballarat to connect with our one way steam hauled transfer train - Note due to infrastructure works coaches will replace V/Line trains between Melbourne and Ballarat.

On Train Services - Our on-train facilities include a kiosk which stocks a 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 able for purchase from our on-board store.

• Ballarat
  Explore the goldrush city of Ballarat. With the CBD only a few minutes stroll from the station, there are endless cafes, restaurants and attractions to keep everyone well fed & entertained. The Art Gallery of Ballarat (Backspace Gallery) and historic buildings such as the 1889 Mining Exchange can be found in close proximity to the station. More things to do in the heart of Ballarat can be found at https://www.visitballarat.com.au/
   
• LOCATION
  Ballarat Shuttles, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 1) departing:
  Saturday 24th May 2025 at 9:00am, 10:10am, 11:20am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm and 3:30pm.
  Sunday 25th May 2025 at 9:00am, 10:10am, 11:20am, 1:00pm and 2:15pm.
• Newport to Ballarat Transfer, Newport Railway Station (Platform 2) departing Friday 23rd May 2025 at 11:10am.
• Ballarat to Melbourne Transfer, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 1) departing Sunday 25th May 2025 at 5:20pm.
• CONTACT DETAILS
  Steamrail Victoria Inc. (03) 9397 1953 (Monday to Friday 9am until 3pm) or email info@steamrail.com.au
• TIMETABLE
  Friday 23rd May 2025 Newport to Ballarat Transfer
  Newport Departure, 11:10am (via Gheringhap)
  Gheringhap Loop, 12:46pm - 1:26pm (no platform access)
  Ballarat Arrival, 2.48pm 
  
  Saturday 24th May 2025 Ballarat Steam Train Rides 
  Ballarat Departure, 9:00am, 10:10am, 11:20am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm, 3:30pm
  Ballarat Arrival, 9:55am, 11:05am, 12:15pm, 1:55pm, 3:10pm, 4:25pm
  
  Sunday 25th May 2025 Ballarat Steam Train Rides 
  Ballarat Departure, 9:00am, 10:10am, 11:20am, 1:00pm, 2:15pm,
  Ballarat Arrival, 9:55am, 11:05am, 12:15pm, 1:55pm, 3:10pm,
  
  Sunday 25th May 2025 Ballarat to Melbourne Transfer 
  Ballarat Departure, 5:20pm (via Gheringhap)
  North Geelong 'C', 7:03pm - 7:40pm (no platform access)
  Southern Cross Arrival, 9:17pm
  Flinders Street Arrival, 9:25pm
• NOTE: THESE TRAIN SHUTTLES DEPART TO AND FROM BALLARAT STATION ONLY, PASSENGERS CANNOT BOARD OR LEAVE THE TRAIN AT YENDON.

  Please be at the station at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to your departure time.

   

   

  FARES

  Ballarat Shuttles
  Adult $35
  Under 17 $15
  Family $86  (2 adults and 2 children)
  Under 3 $0

  Newport - Ballarat and Ballarat - Melbourne Transfers
  Adult $68
  SRV Member $55 - Become a Steamrail Member to save - www.steamrail.com.au/membership
  Under 17 $41
  Under 3 $0

   

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