STEAM DAYS OUT™
&
COMMUNITY STEAM TRAIN EVENTS™

The majesty, nostalgia and glamour of the steam age - living history on the move.

Take a memorable journey into the past on a genuine heritage train hauled by a grand and gleaming loco from the steam age - a great event for all the family.

The NSW rail Legends of Steam™

Experience an icon of NSW steam - take a ride with famous express locos 3526, 3642 and 3830, or elegant vintage locos like 2705.

Travel in nostalgic style

Our steam days out and community events feature nostalgic travel in the style of the 1930s -historic carriages with comfortable, cosy compartment or centre aisle seating - all with opening windows to enjoy the sights and sounds of steam.

STEAM DAYS OUT

Escape for a day on our extensive program of steam day trips departing Sydney Central and suburbs.

Explore the Hunter and Central Coast; Southern Highlands and South Coast; the Blue Mountains, or visit community events and the Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre.

COMMUNITY STEAM TRAIN EVENTS

Taking heritage to the people with a moving museum experience.

Family friendly fun on our program of short steam experiences radiating from major NSW regional and Sydney suburban centres.

	STANDARD CLASS
	Experience rail travel the way it used to be - All our steam days out and community steam events offer standard class travel in historic carriages in true 1930s style - comfortable compartment or centre aisle seating and windows that open so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of steam.
S	SPECIAL FEATURES:
	X	Snacks on the tracks:
		A licensed buffet service is available on board during most of the journey serving tempting treats, snacks, light meals (on longer journeys), and a wide range of drinks.
		Things you should know - station stops and times:
		Our tours feature convenient pick up and set down locations as indicated in each itinerary - each boarding station has car parking and rail connections. All times shown are indicative - exact times and travel arrangements will be confirmed when tickets are issued by mail ten days prior to travel.
	$	Great value for groups:
		Ask about our group discounts for 20 or more travelling together in Standard class; or for 12 or more travelling together in Premier class.

Make your outing more special - look for special features on selected departures:

	'ADD ON' OPTIONS:
	More than just a steam train trip - Many of our tours offer exclusive add on options - whether special admission to a community event at your destination, a special meal venue or inclusion on board or a unique attraction or experience like our 'Rail and Sail' option.
	PREMIER CLASS
	First class comfort - Treat yourself to stylish travel in Edwardian timber panelled elegance - sink into comfortable armchairs with plenty of legroom in spacious compartments seating six. Enjoy a waiter service of morning and afternoon tea (as appropriate to the itinerary).
	'EAM' EDWARDIAN SLEEPER
	Deluxe comfort and style - Retreat to your cosy cabin for two and luxuriate in bygone style surrounded by ornate timber, brass and silver work. Comfortable lounge seat, plenty of space and a table for two - with waiter service of morning and afternoon tea (as appropriate to the itinerary). Book early - only 20 places available in this very special carriage.

STEAM EXCITEMENT SCHEDULE
Winter & Spring 2008:

BLUE MOUNTAINS FLYER™
Spring Special - triple-headed steam
to Leura, Katoomba, Mt Victoria & the Lithgow Zig Zag Railway
Saturday, September 20

Book now - Standard Class filling fast - just a dozen seats left in Premier Class
- only 2 seats remaining in Lounge / Observation Car

Full steam across the Blue Mountains with locos 3526, 3642 and 3830 - steam up from Sydney to see the best of the Blue Mountains in Spring.

Steam spectacular - experience the excitement of three steam locos storming the mountain grades.

Take the easy rail way for a great day out in LEURA, KATOOMBA or MOUNT VICTORIA, or....  continue on to Lithgow’s ZIG ZAG RAILWAY.

Hop off at Leura to enjoy a Springtime walk along the treelined streets and a leisurely lunch at the village shops, restaurants and cafes, right by the station.

Enjoy a mountain café lunch and an easy bushwalk at historic Mount Victoria, or, explore the traditional charms of Katoomba – lunch at the historic Paragon Café or the grand Carrington Hotel - the rejuvenated Echo Point and the Scenic Railway complex are an achievable walk or shuttle bus ride from the station.

SYDNEY GREAT TRAIN WEEKEND
Sydney Central comes alive with a weekend of steam!
Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28

Visit Sydney's CENTRAL STATION for a weekend alive with steam trains and heritage train displays. Ride a steam train through the suburbs and take in the free display of railway history.....

SOUTH COAST RAIL & SAIL™
Spring Steam & Sail with 3642 & Ocean Dreaming  to Wollongong
Saturday, October 25

Steam to WOLLONGONG with 3642 - cruise the coast aboard Ocean Dreaming ... all-in-one day trip - go one way by sea, the other by steam train.

SOUTH COASTER™
Steam to the Surf with 3642
Saturday, October 25, 2008

Take a family steam train trip to the SOUTH COAST...

Kids big and small love steam trains - treat your family to a steam experience with family friendly times and fares ...

Pack a picnic and climb aboard classic 1930s carriages at Sydney Central, Hurstville or Sutherland - settle back as 3642 puffs and whistles through the suburbs, and then weaves through the Royal National Park and along the scenic South Coast.

THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDER™
Spring Special on the Scenic Coast & Highlands circuit to Robertson
Sunday, October 26

Escape for a Spring day out – steam to the SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS and SOUTH COAST with Loco 3642.

Take a great round trip rail journey through spectacular scenery – head out of the city to Picton, then up the long climb through the Highlands to BOWRAL, MOSS VALE and ROBERTSON.

Travel through to charming Robertson village - visit the traditional pub and fine cafés, arts and crafts shops, or picnic on the village common right by the historic railway station – admire the highland gardens and stretch your legs in the fresh highland air.

Rejoin 3642 at Robertson for the relaxing run back to Sydney – down the spectacular rainforested Illawarra Escarpment, along the south coast beaches and through the Royal National Park.

An ever popular round trip with fabulous highland and coastal views and an impressive display of classic steam power.

COASTAL STEAMER RAIL & SAIL™
Sail one way to Cronulla by sea - the other by steam train with loco 3642
Saturday, November 22

NEW - half-day sea and steam experiences!

A taste of salt air and steam - go by rail with loco 3642, and sail on Ocean Dreaming ...All in one, easy and economical half-day outing - choice of daytime or twilight round trips ...Bring the family - see the coast, sample an ocean journey, watch for whales and ride a steam train!

CENTRAL COASTER™
Santa's Steam Train to the Hawkesbury & Gosford with 3642
Sunday, November 23

Bring the family for a scenic steam train ride along the famous waterway route to HAWKESBURY RIVER and GOSFORD.

Settle back in 1930s style and enjoy the sights and sounds of steam as 3642 climbs through Sydney's north. The attractive waterway route takes 3642 from Brooklyn across the Hawkesbury and along the shores of Mullet Creek and Brisbane Water to Gosford.

Enjoy an effortless day of family fun - spend some time relaxing at Hawkesbury River or Gosford - then climb aboard for the run home, featuring the famous ascent from Brooklyn, through tunnels and forest, to the heights of Cowan.

There's plenty to see and do ...

Alternatively -

Santa on board – photo opportunities and small gifts for the kids!