Upcoming Events
Welcome to the Victorian Goldfields Railway; the authentic steam heritage train linking the historic gold mining towns of Castlemaine and Maldon in Central Victoria.
Enjoy a family day out or treat yourself and travel in our elegant first class carriages as you travel through the central Victorian Goldfields.
What's on this Week & Latest News
- Please Note: Our Normal Timetable changes slightly on the 10th of September to concide with recent V/Line Timetable Changes - please check updated timetable before travelling - Normal Timetable
- We strongly advise pre-booking on line as we can be very busy during holiday times.
- Normal Timetable is 10.30 and 2.45 departures from Maldon to Castlemaine return and 12.00 departure from Castlemaine to Maldon return with two hours in Maldon for lunch.
Train running dates:
| * - We are expecting the school holiday period to be very busy - we strongly advise Prebooking if you are planning to travel in excursion class - Book Here | |
| *Sunday September 24th | Normal Timetable School Holidays - On board entertainment for kids - Read More |
| *Wednesday September 27th | Normal Timetable - FIRST CLASS BOOKED OUT |
| *Saturday September 30th | Normal Timetable School Holidays - On board entertainment for kids - Read More |
| *Saturday September 30th | AFL Grand Final Train - BBQ & Live Match Coverage - Read More |
| *Sunday October 1st | Normal Timetable School Holidays - On board entertainment for kids - Read More |
| *Wednesday October 4th | Normal Timetable |
| *Saturday October 7th | Normal Timetable School Holidays - On board entertainment for kids - Read More |
| *Sunday October 8th | Normal Timetable School Holidays - On board entertainment for kids - Read More |
| * - We are expecting the school holiday period to be very busy - we strongly advise Prebooking if you are planning to travel in excursion class - Book Here | |
| Wednesday October 11th | Normal Timetable |
| Sunday October 15th | Normal Timetable |
What Days do Trains Run? Visit Page
- steam trains run Sundays and Wednesdays and some holiday Saturdays.
- choose from one of 2 return trips from Maldon to Castlemaine OR one return trip from Castlemaine to Maldon.
- trains connect with V/Line fast trains to and from Melbourne at Castlemaine station. View V/line timetables
- regular event trains run on many Saturdays. See Upcoming Events panel on this page for links to those. Note most event trains require pre booking.
Which Ticket is Best for Me?
Great Family fun
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- take the kids for a memorable day out
- watch the world go by from your family compartment
- open the windows
- spot the kangaroos
- listen to the engine huff and puff up the hills
When the journey is as important as the destination
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- step back in time to an era of elegance and decadence
- ride in Edwardian splendour or art deco elegance
- purchase a drink from the fully equipped bar
- end viewing platform on our parlour car
- sorry, no prams, pushers or infants under 4 in first class
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- get up close and personal in the engine cab
- you can drive one of our heritage steam or diesel locomotives on your own private goods train
- live the dream!
- add to your bucket list
Any Questions?
Our FAQ page will answer most of your queries:
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