*** STEAMRAIL AND VGR MEMBERS ONLY ***
Tickets must be booked by a Member of Steamrail Victoria or the Victorian Goldfields Railway (Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society).
This event is not open to the general public.
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SATURDAY 18th July 2026
Join Steamrail Victoria and the Victorian Goldfields Railway in celebrating the restoration of steam locomotive K160.
The Steamrail Board invites Steamrail and VGR members to travel behind K160 from Southern Cross Station to Geelong and return.
Departing Southern Cross Station at 10:44am we will run via the original mainline between Melbourne and Geelong. Whistling past K160's restoration home at Newport Workshops, we will stop at Paisley and Manor for short inspection stops as part of the running-in of the locomotive.
Enjoy the journey alongside fellow members and volunteers as you relax in our W, E or K type carriages with the windows open, listening to the locomotive. Our club car Moorabool will be on the train for all passengers to enjoy throughout the journey. Our on-train facilities include a kiosk 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. A range of souvenirs will also be able for purchase on board.
Arriving into Geelong at 12:26pm, there will be plenty of time for lunch while the engine is being serviced by our volunteers at its former home (Geelong Loco Depot).
It is advised to book ahead for lunch as there may be limited availability at local venues.
Departing Geelong at 3:18pm, the train will again make inspection stops, this time at Lara and Manor, before running express through the suburbs to Southern Cross Station, arriving at 5:11pm.
Not a member? Visit our website for more information on becoming a Member of:
Steamrail Victoria: www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society: www.vgr.com.au/membership
FIRST CLASS
Go first class! Relax in your comfortable air-conditioned and heated 1930s-vintage compartment. All seating is reserved.
EXCURSION CLASS
Experience our 'E Type' Carriages dating back to 1906 with beautiful timber work and pressed-metal ceilings, walk-through corridors and comfortable compartment-style seating. It features 'old-school air-con', with the windows wide open to listen to the engine working hard up the hills. All seating is reserved.
<< SUBJECT TO CHANGE >> PLEASE CHECK THE FINAL TIMES AS SHOWN ON YOUR SEATING ALLOCATION WHICH WILL BE EMAILED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOUR OPERATING.
Geelong Station (Platform 3) arr - 12:26pm
Southern Cross Station (Platform 3) arr - 5:11pm
Please ensure you are on the platform no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Only Steamrail Volunteers may board or disembark the train at Newport Workshops - times for this stop will be provided to volunteers.
PRICES
Members:
Excursion Class - $70.00. Tickets are not available for passengers who are non-members.
First Class - $90.00. Tickets are not available for passengers who are non-members.
Volunteers are offered travel at a reduced rate - contact your department manager or the Steamrail or VGR Office for the discount code.
Not a member? Visit our website for more information on becoming a Member of:
Steamrail Victoria: www.steamrail.com.au/membership.
Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society: www.vgr.com.au/membership
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CONTACT DETAILS
Steamrail Victoria Inc. (03) 9397 1953 (Business Hours only) info@steamrail.com.au
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