Victorian Goldfields Railway

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.

• 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.
• Bookings are strongly advised to guarantee a seat, however tickets are generally available at stations on day of travel. - Book Online
  You can book online up until two hours before travel and you need only show your smartphone receipt at booking window.

Train running dates:

• 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.

• 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
• children aged 3 and under travel at no charge

• 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 we are unable to accommodate children aged 3 and under

• 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

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