Wycheproof Steam Weekender - 18th - 19th October 2025

Day 1 - Saturday 18th October 2025
After picking up at Newport and Sunshine Stations, the train will gather speed through the Western Suburbs and head out across the grasslands towards Geelong. After skirting Port Phillip Bay on the edge of the city of Geelong, our R class steam locomotive (with diesel assistance) will work hard to lift our heavy sleeper train through the hills of the Golden Plains, travelling along the original mainline between Ballarat and Geelong from 1862.
Following a pick up stop at Ballarat, we will venture north through the Goldfields to Maryborough - the station with a town attached. Here there will be a short stop to wander into town and have lunch while the locomotive takes on water. Rejoin the train for a spirited run through Dunolly and into the rolling hills of the Mallee - before arriving at Wycheproof, 344 kilometres from Melbourne by rail.
Disembark the train at your leisure for dinner at one of the local pubs before settling into your accommodation either On-Train or in Motels.

Day 2 - Sunday 19th October 2025
Time is provided to take a morning walk through town and to enjoy a complimentary buffet style breakfast at the Royal Mail Hotel. Enjoy views of R711 steaming up and down Broadway before rejoining the train in style - all passengers will board the train in the middle of the main street! Departure for Melbourne will be mid morning. 
Once the train is underway, a complimentary boxed lunch will be provided onboard, courtesy of Bakery on Broadway. After another brief stop at Maryborough, we will arrive back into Ballarat.
An express run back to Melbourne will be made via 'the straight' - via Bacchus Marsh - descending the famous 1 in 48 Ingliston Bank, providing spectacular views back towards Melbourne & across the Werribee Gorge State Park before passing over the iconic 357-metre Melton Viaduct, built in 1885 to traverse the Werribee River. The train will arrive back at Sunshine and Newport Stations after an exciting steam hauled weekend away.

All passengers will have access to our Club Car Moorabool with relaxed open seating and our Kiosk / Bar.

Free car parking for passengers is available at Newport Station in the commuter car parks at 21 Market Street Newport VIC.

ON-TRAIN ACCOMMODATION

'Railway Style' sleeping accommodation is available in our heritage Sleeping Cars.

Settle into your private berth for a night in our gorgeous early 1900's timber bodied sleepers. On boarding, your room will be set up in the sleeping configuration.
For the daytime portions of the tour you may make your way to the sitting areas of the train, raise your bed to become a seat, or lay in bed and watch the scenery roll by.

'Railway Style' sleeping accommodation is like glamping in a beautiful 1920's carriage:

• The compartment is for your private use all weekend,
• Twinnette Rooms may be booked for only one passenger at the same price. Please leave a note when making your booking,
• Bedding is provided,
• Carriages are either air-conditioned or non air-conditioned (opening windows),
• Twinnette Rooms (for two people) are bunk style - one member of your party will need to be able to climb the ladder to the top bunk,
• Toilets are available at the end of each carriage or in the adjacent carriage,
• The shower car will be available for use - please bring your own toiletries,
• Complimentary bottles of water will be available,
• Due to the age of these carriages, access to power is limited, so it is recommended to bring a power bank for charging mobile devices,
• There is limited storage in compartments so we recommend limiting luggage brought onboard, similar to carry-on size on a flight. There is a shelf for your bag and a hanging closet for shirts & coats.

Photos of the Sleeping Car berths can be found on the next page by clicking the 'Book Now' button.

MOTEL ACCOMMODATION

Motel accommodation is also on offer at Wycheproof.
Rooms have been booked at the Mt Wycheproof Motor Inn, Royal Mail and Terminus Hotel.

• The fare includes rail fare and reserved seating in a heritage sitting car,
• The train will stop at Wycheproof Station which is an 8 minute walk to the Terminus Hotel or a 12 minute walk to the Royal Mail Hotel and Mt Wycheproof Motor Inn,
• If your group is smaller than the capacity of the room, please leave a note when making your booking.

ON BOARD FACILITIES

Our on-train facilities include a kiosk in Club Car Moorabool which stocks a wide range of light refreshments, snacks and hot & cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits.

MEALS

Day 1 - Saturday
- A lunch stop will be made at Maryborough with time to make your way into town or dine at The Station Cafe - Bookings are essential - lunch is at your own cost.
- Dinner bookings have been made at both the Royal Mail and Terminus Hotels in Wycheproof. Dinner is at your own cost.

Day 2 - Sunday

- A complimentary buffet style breakfast will be provided at the Royal Mail Hotel with options including:

• Bacon & Eggs,
• Fruit Salad,
• Yoghurt,
• Toast & Pastries,
• Juices & Water.

Coffee and Tea can be purchased separately.

- A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided onboard, courtesy of Bakery on Broadway containing:

• Salad roll (either Ham, Chicken or Corned Beef),
• Cake / Slice / Scone.

Lunch Boxes will be delivered to the train and available for pickup in Club Car Moorabool.

Rolls and Cakes will be allocated by alternate drop: please advise any dietary conditions in the special requests section when making your booking.

THE VINTAGE TRAIN
Ride with us onboard 'The Vintage Train’, fully restored by Steamrail as an important part of Victoria’s rail heritage.  Our steam locomotives are coal or oil fired and date from 1889 to 1952, while the carriages range from as early as 1906.  The train features beautiful timber work & pressed-tin ceilings, walk-through corridors, comfortable compartment style seating, a licensed bar and kiosk, and toilets with washrooms.  All rail seating is reserved.

Departing Newport, Sunshine or Ballarat Railway Stations.

Saturday 18th October 2025
Newport Station (Platform 2) - 8:00am
Sunshine (Platform 4) - 8:27am
Ballarat (Platform 1) - 12:10pm
Maryborough - 1:18pm - 2:50pm
Wycheproof - 5:55pm

Sunday 19th October 2025
Wycheproof - 10:10am
Maryborough - 1:22pm - 2:20pm
Ballarat (Platform 1) - 3:31pm
Sunshine (Platform 4) - 5:32pm
Newport Station (Platform 2) - 6:04pm

PRICES
Please note - all fares are a flat rate and there are no concessions or discounts available on this tour.
Prices include train travel, accommodation, one breakfast and one lunch for the number of people listed under Room Capacity.
Groups smaller than the Room Capacity may book a ticket at the same price. (For example one person may book a room for two or more at the rate stated below.)

BOOKINGS AND REFUNDS

TryBooking Terms and Conditions.

Steamrail's Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website.

CONTACT DETAILS

Steamrail Victoria Inc. (03) 9397 1953 (Business Hours only) info@steamrail.com.au