BARRINGTON PICNIC TRAIN

Maitland to Gloucester (return)

Sunday 28th July - Last Tickets
Sunday 11th August - SOLD OUT

Fares

Please Note: All fares are for same-day return travel.

Private Compartment - $550 per group

Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves in a heritage 'FS' type non air-conditioned carriage - great for families and social groups! One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) people, including children. Compartments are fitted with tables.

Four Seater Booth - $360 per group

Spacious four seat booth with table in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.

Group of 4 Seating - Air Conditioned Lounge Car*- $360 per group

Four Seats together in an Air Conditioned Lounge Car.

Single Ticket — $110 per person

Single ticket travel on the train at a shared table of 2 or 4.

Full Carriage or Full Train Hire — Call for Quote

*These cars do not include picnic tables

Join us for a fabulous day out from Maitland as our heritage steam train heads for Gloucester for the day. Settle back in your heritage carriage as we travel on the scenic North Coast Lines, taking in views of the Bucketts Range.

Hauling our train will be ex Victorian Railways Steam Locomotive R766

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please pay special attention to the number and type of seats you have selected before making your purchase.

CARRIAGE INFO

Indicative

Timetable

PLEASE NOTE: Passengers may disembark at Gloucester. Your ticket is for the round-trip journey aboard the train only.

Sunday 14th & 28th July 2024

Sunday 11th August 2024

(Maitland to Gloucester return)

Return Journey

Maitland - dep. 07.30am
Gloucester - arr. 10.00am dep. 3.20pm
Maitland - arr. 7.10pm

NOTE: The locomotive rostered for each service cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change due to operational reasons with or without notice. Your ticket is for the journey and is not dependent on the locomotive advertised.

*Indicative times only. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure. An update email will be sent to the ticket booking a couple of days prior to the event with final details. Train departure and arrival times are subject to change at any time. Should anything change on the day the onboard crew will keep you informed.

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Location

We suggest calling ahead to local restaurants and cafes to pre-order to save waiting or missing out.

Buffet Car:

Our buffet car will be available for light snacks and drinks. We encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.

BYO alcohol is allowed and can also be purchased from the Buffet Car.

The Picnic Train is now a licensed venue. We have obligations under our Plan of Management to ensure the safety of passengers. Whilst the Plan of Management and the liquor license act are available should anyone wish to review, some important conditions are
* Alcohol will not be sold to persons under 18 and our team is trained to request proof of age.
* There are maximum limits in place, our team is trained to deny serving alcohol where appropriate.
* No Alcohol is to be taken or consumed off the train.

BYO alcohol is allowed, however, large eskys are not permitted.

Babies and Toddlers:

Babies in arms and small toddlers not requiring a booked seat may be brought along at no additional cost.

Prams, wheelchairs and walkers:

Due to space restrictions and for the safety of all aboard, large prams and mobility equipment cannot be taken aboard the train. You may bring a small collapsible pram that can be stored in overhead luggage racks. The pram must be collapsed and ready to bring aboard when the train arrives at the platform. If in doubt please call us for further information.

Toilets:

Toilets are available in most carriages.

Mobile Phones:

There are no charging points on the heritage carriages. It is recommended that you bring an external battery charger for your mobile devices.