VGR
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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



The 125th Anniversary Raffle Winners!

The winning tickets in the VGR 125th Anniversary Raffle were drawn on the 14th of June.

We congratulate the winners:

1st prize: Bill Reade of Bendigo
2nd prize: Mary Dean of Lower Templestowe
3rd prize: Mike Gatehouse of Tecoma

We would like to thank everyone who purchased tickets in the
VGR 125th Anniversary Raffle.


Down The Track:


September 5th
Picnic at Muckleford
Something for Everyone Picnic at Muckleford Details

October
Seniors Week Specials
More information available shortly

Upcoming Events:


July 11th & 12th
Steam Trains for Kids -
All Aboard for Family Fun.
Steam Trains For Kids Details

125th Anniversary - Maldon Line

See a Selection of Photographs highlighting the days fesitivities.
125th Celebrations


Sponsors of the VGR


EasyMix


Thompson Family Funeral Directors


Olivet Christian College


G.J.G Vines Trust
Beatons Store


Bank Corner


Vines Lawyers


Seymour Railway Heritage Centre

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 Guestbook

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