Upcoming Events
Race the Train...
This popular event will run again later in 2019 Watch this space.
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
- 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:
| SUMMER SPECIAL | Book online during summer and you can obtain a 10% discount. Only available until the 24th February 2019. (Does not include group fares, Cab Rides, or special event trains) Use Promo code SUMMER10 during online booking to receive discount. |
| Sunday February 17th | Normal Timetable - Heritage Diesel Hauled Trains |
| Sunday February 24th | Normal Timetable - Heritage Diesel Hauled Trains |
| Sunday March 3rd | Normal Timetable - Start of Steam Hauled Trains |
| Wednesday March 6th | Normal Timetable |
| Sunday March 10th | Normal Timetable |
| Monday March 11th | Normal Timetable - Labour Day Public Holiday |
| Wednesday March 13th | Normal Timetable |
| Sunday March 17th | Normal Timetable |
| Wednesday March 20th | 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
- children aged 3 and under travel at no charge
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 we are unable to accommodate children aged 3 and under
Ride With the Driver Visit Page
- 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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