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Welcome

Running through the Goldfields of Central Victoria, the Victorian Goldfields Railway brings to you the experience of Steam Train Travel. Linking the historic towns of Castlemaine and Maldon, your train takes you through Box-Iron Bark forest in a region that saw some of the richest gold mining in Australia.

Use the links to your left to find the information you need about the Victorian Goldfields Railway, the operating days, train times and the range of experiences we offer. For further information, please ring our recorded information on (03) 5475 2966 or contact our Marketing Office on (03) 5470 6658


Down The Track:

October 4th & 5th
Steam Trains for Kids -
All Aboard for Family Fun
Details
See 'Steam trains for Kids' location map

October 8th
Seniors Week -
Rail Rendezvous
A Date with the Past

Our Next Event:

September 6th
Picnic at Muckleford with Steam on Show
Picnic at Muckleford 2008 Details
See 'Picnic at Muckleford' location map

The Ultimate Raffle

You could win a Steam Train Driver Experience with overnight accommodation at Maldon's Eaglehawk Motel.
What you could win

Tickets Now On Sale

  • Download order form and post to VGR
  • VGR Castlemaine & Maldon Stations on running days
  • Train World at 624 Hawthorn Road, East Brighton


Double J Day Photos

A selection of photos of the double J day on the 26th July.
Photos


Change to Wednesday Timetable

We have changed the Wednesday timetable to 2 return trips from Maldon to Castlemaine.
See Timetables Page


Vintage Drivers Club Visit

During April the Vintage Drivers Club Visited the VGR
See the Photos


Travel Options - Excursion or First Class

Excursion Fares are available on all VGR Trains, BUT ON SUNDAYS you have the choice of our First Class option.


First Class Travel on the VGR

Truly a First Class Experience

Start with your complimentary drink served in the luxury of our superbly restored First Class carriage Tambo. Purchase beverages and light refreshments on board the train, served to your seat by the carriage attendant. Sit back - relax - enjoy a wine & nibbles or coffee, absorb the ambiance of your Finely Restored carriage & appreciate the passing landscape , as views of township , open countryside and forest unfold with your journey.

Economy Class

Purchase beverages and light refreshments on board the train from the service counter in the superbly restored Economy Class car Lowanna

Remember - Sundays Only

Please note that the on train beverages and refreshments are only available on Sundays.
See the fares
First Class Elegance - The choice is yours


V/Line Connection

Contemporary and Heritage Rail Experience in One Day

Catch the fast V/line Train Service to Castlemaine, then take the VGR Steam Train to Maldon to enjoy two very different railway experiences in the one day.
More Details


VGR News & Workdays

News and Events on and around the Victorian Goldfields Railway.
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