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™
Take the Pilgrims' Progress steam specials to Yulefest
in the Mountains during World Youth Day 08
Saturday, July 12

Visit the Blue Mountains the easy, scenic rail way - experience a steam train day trip to LEURA, KATOOMBA or MT VICTORIA during World Youth Day 08.

Settle back in 1940s style as historic loco 3642 climbs the Blue Mountains providing a great spectacle of steam power and a nostalgic return to the grand days of rail travel to the Blue Mountains.

Steam up to Leura, Katoomba or Mt Victoria – explore the galleries and gardens, enjoy a bracing bushwalk, adjourn to a cosy café or restaurant for a fireside luncheon – or indulge in our special Yulefest lunch option at Katoomba’s historic Carrington Hotel.

THE SOUTHERN SHORES LIMITED™
Steam train rides to the Cronulla Coast
Saturday, August 2

Note the change of date - and now a choice of two tours!

Get steamed up this Winter and treat yourself to a sensational high tea in traditional style aboard a classic steam train.

... family steam experiences ... elegant High Tea steam train journeys

Spend a lazy three hours steaming through Sydney, enjoying fresh made finger sandwiches and savouries, dainty cakes and scones, tea, coffee and sparkling wine - all served at your comfortable First Class seat.

Settle back in cosy timber-panelled Edwardian charm and see Sydney as we steam across the George's River and into the leafy southern suburbs bound for CRONULLA - enjoy a bracing beach or bayside walk during a 45-minute stopover, then steam back to Central.

Travel Premier Class for the full high tea in an incomparable atmosphere.

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

Now featuring triple-headed steam!

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.

THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDER™
Spring Special - to the Bowral Tulip Festival and Robertson
Sunday, September 21

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.

Go to the glorious gardens of the annual Bowral Tulip Festival on our optional coach connection, or...

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.

CENTRAL WEST STEAM
Vintage Train Rides from Orange
Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5

NEWCASTLE FLYER™
Saturday, October 25

Express to NEWCASTLE with 3642 - reliving a steam tradition.

Until the 1970s, the legendary Newcastle Flyer™ was hailed among NSW’s fastest trains, the premier express plying three times daily along the route between the state’s largest cities.

Relive the grand days of the Flyer in the 1930s with a classic express journey along the scenic Hawkesbury waterways, and through the Central Coast to the revitalised port at Newcastle.

Enjoy a lunch break in Newcastle - take a heritage walk, visit the beach, the new harbourside Honeysuckle development or the attractive harbour foreshore, cafés and restaurants.

PACIFIC COASTER™
Steam to the Surf at Kiama with 3642
Sunday, October 26

Travel the scenic Pacific Coast route with 3642 to KIAMA.

Experience a delightful steam journey along the Illawarra coast - climbing through the southern suburbs, then wandering down through the Royal National Park for spectacular ocean views from the Stanwell Park amphitheatre.

The waterside run continues through Wollongong and right to the beachside at Bombo, before arrival at Kiama - visit the famous blowhole, picnic under the pines by the beach, visit the hotels and restaurants, or while away some time at a café - Kiama has much to offer and the attractions are all right by the station.

Treat yourself to a journey in style - upgrade to Premier Class - morning tea southbound; quality savouries, wine and juice northbound - all in First Class comfort!

CENTRAL COASTER™
Steam to the Hawkesbury & Gosford with 3642
Saturday, November 22

Get a group together for a pre-Christmas outing - or bring the family for a scenic steam train ride along the famous waterway route to HAWKESBURY RIVER and GOSFORD.

Settle back in 1940s 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 ... picnic by the river ... enjoy fish and chips from a café ... laze at the Angler's Rest pub ... or take the quaint timber ferry hourly across to Dangar Island for a snack at the general store / cafe and a short bushwalk - or book our optional Hawkesbury River Luncheon Cruise..... or,

...continue on to Gosford to experience the entire waterway route and picnic in the park by the Broadwater.

Then climb aboard for the run home, featuring the famous ascent from Brooklyn, through tunnels and forest, to the heights of Cowan.

SOUTH COASTER™ - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Santa's Steam Train to the Seaside
Sunday, November 23

Take a steam train trip to the beach - with Santa!

Kids big and small love steam trains – family friendly times and fares make it easy to experience the excitement of our steam history.Pack a picnic and climb aboard classic 1930’s 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 SOUTH COAST.

AUSTINMER'S beautiful patrolled surf beach is just a short walk from the station – enjoy a picnic in the park or at a café, a headland walk, take a dip in the surf or the ocean pool. After a 2-hour break by the sea, hop aboard for the stress-free run home.

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