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Coffee Pot Heritage Rail Experience
Highlights
- Experience the charm of the 120-year-old Coffee Pot steam railcar, the last of its kind worldwide.
- Travel through the stunning Pichi Richi Pass, soaking in breathtaking views and rich heritage.
- Savour a delicious, fully catered lunch during your journey, enhancing your unique rail experience.
- Enjoy an intimate setting with just 22 passengers, ensuring personalised service and a memorable adventure.
Enjoy a unique heritage rail experience aboard our authentic Steam Motor Coach No 1.
Affectionately known as the “Coffee Pot”, this Edwardian-era steam railcar is more than 120 years old, and is the last operating example of its type worldwide. The Coffee Pot has been authentically and lovingly restored, and is maintained by our volunteers.
The Coffee Pot Heritage Rail Experience is limited to 22 passengers, who will travel through the heart of the Pichi Richi Pass, and stop en-route for a fully catered and delicious lunch.
Depart Quorn Railway Station at 12 noon, and return to Quorn at approximately 4.30 pm.
Tour details
- On demand
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This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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Pichi Richi Railway | Historical Rail Experiences
Pichi Richi Railway, based in the historic township of Quorn in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, offers an unforgettable heritage rail experience through one of the world’s oldest mountain landscapes. Located approximately 330 kilometres north of Adelaide (about a four-hour scenic drive), this iconic tourist railway invites travellers to step aboard beautifully restored steam and heritage diesel trains for a journey through rugged ranges, ancient gorges and timeless country charm.
Operating since 1973 and proudly maintained by dedicated volunteers, Pichi Richi Railway stands apart as South Australia’s oldest operating heritage railway. Each journey combines history, craftsmanship and storytelling—from the legendary “Afghan Express” to the exclusive “Coffee Pot” steam motor coach built in 1905. The attention to authenticity, coupled with friendly volunteer service, makes every trip a memorable connection to Australia’s pioneering past.
Situated in close proximity to the Ikara–Flinders Ranges National Park, the railway offers visitors an ideal base to explore the wider region’s natural beauty and heritage. Travellers can enjoy Quorn’s historic streetscapes, local art galleries, walking trails and country hospitality before or after their train ride. As a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation, sustainability and preservation are at the heart of every journey — keeping history alive for future generations. Discover the beauty, history and adventure of Pichi Richi Railway and experience where the outback spirit still runs on rails.
Winner Silver 2023 SA Tourism Awards
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- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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