Castlemaine – Bendigo Steam Train Ride
Highlights
- Join a scenic journey aboard double-headed R Class locomotives, enjoying stunning views through historic tunnels and viaducts.
- Relax in comfortable 1920s or 1940s carriages, soaking up the nostalgia of steam travel between Castlemaine and Bendigo.
- Savour a family-friendly experience with convenient facilities including a kiosk and public toilets at Kennedy Street, Castlemaine.
- Explore Bendigo for a few hours before returning, making lasting memories on this charming steam train adventure.
Join Steamrail for a local journey between Castlemaine and the regional city of Bendigo behind their double-headed R Class locomotives.
Sit back in your comfortable compartment and enjoy the scenery as the classic Hudson steam locomotives power through the line’s historic tunnels and viaducts. After a few hours in Bendigo, relax in your comfortable 1920s or 1940s carriage as they take you back to Castlemaine.
Tickets can be purchased for either a one way or a return journey. This journey is approximately 40 minutes in each direction.
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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