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Ballarat to Melbourne Steam Train Transfer

Ballarat Railway Station

Lydiard Street North,
Soldiers Hill VIC 3350

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  • Sun 25 May

5:20pm–9:25pm

Board Steamrail Victoria's evening transfer train for the journey to Melbourne.

Their steam locomotives will storm Warrenheip Bank and head towards Melbourne via Gheringhap. Travel via the freight only line from Ballarat to Geelong, featuring the 440 metre Moorabool Viaduct, historic bluestone stations and bridges and changing landscapes from the golden plains to the heavily forested sections near Lal Lal.

As we get closer to Melbourne, we will also return via the Regional Rail Link, not often used by steam hauled trains on today's busy network.

Make use V/Line services between Southern Cross and Ballarat to connect with our one way steam hauled transfer train.

Experience regional travel, 1920's style.

Content: Steamrail Victoria

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  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


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