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Gippsland Royal Train Shuttles
Highlights
- Join the journey aboard the historic Royal Train, enjoying scenic views from Bairnsdale to Sale.
- Savour light refreshments from the on-board kiosk while relaxing in the elegant Spirit of Progress Dining Car.
- Experience the charm of the 1906 Yarra Observation Car, perfect for capturing memorable moments with family.
- Discover a family-friendly atmosphere with ample car parking for a hassle-free day out.
Join in for a fun day aboard the ‘Royal Train’ travelling from Bairnsdale to Sale and return.
The train includes the 1906 Yarra Observation Car with end platform, State Car 4 with end platform, Spirit of Progress Dining Car and other compartment cars. A kiosk is available for light refreshments.
Please visit their booking page (Humanitix) for the detailed schedule.
Itinerary highlights
Sale to Bairnsdale and return shuttle
Ride the shuttle from Sale to Bairnsdale and return
Choose to eat at one of the many cafes and eateries in Bairnsdale before returning to Sale in the afternoon.
Tour details
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Single Available from 22 April 2026
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Single Available from 22 April 2026
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre operates heritage rail trips throughout Victoria, and have been operating in Victoria for over 40 years beginning with the restoration of the steam locomotive J515.
Their itineraries include day trips, overnight and multiday trips enabling patrons to experience the regional areas of Victoria. Their tours include heritage train travel in carriages built in the early 1900s and the 1937 Spirit of Progress. The carriages include compartment cars, dining and lounge cars as well as observation cars. Some of their trips include the carriages with end platforms primarily used in State visits enabling patrons to experience rail travel of a bygone era.
They include local sightseeing from the train as well as off train tours arranged with local tour operators.
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