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The Picnic Train
Our carriages & seating types
Please check carefully when purchasing your ticket which type of carriage you have selected.
Tables are only available in our 'S' and 'N' Carriage types. Lounges have a limited number of small portable tables available.
FOUR SEATER BOOTH
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Comfortable seating in a 'N' type carriages. 2 seats on either side of a table - total of two or four per booking.
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The carriage has windows that open.
PRIVATE COMPARTMENT
Comfortable seating in a 'S' type carriage compartment. Up to 4 seats on either side of a table. One booking is good for up to a maximum of eight (8) adults, including children.
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The carriage has windows that open.
FIRST CLASS DUO
Window seating for two people in a 'N' type carriage on either side of a table.
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The carriage has windows that open.
RED LOUNGE
Group of four seating
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Comfortable four seats together in an air-conditioned lounge car. The carriage is fitted with a bar.
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NOTE: This car does not include tables
BLUE LOUNGE
& FIRST CLASS DUO
Comfortable occasional seating in an air-conditioned lounge car. The carriage is fitted with a bar.
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NOTE: This car does not include tables
DINING CAR
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Air-Conditioned Dining Car
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High Tea Tickets are at a shared table of 4 in bookings of two or four.
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Premium Experience Package
The Picnic Train is excited to offer our latest ticket option, the Premium Experience Package.
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Indulge in the spirit of the season with access to your own private bar, a curated music system setting the festive mood, and impeccable service throughout your journey.
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Your ticket includes a delightful Christmas menu of savoury and sweet treats, crafted for indulgence and nostalgia alike:
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Smoked salmon & cream cheese pinwheels
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Ham, cheese & cranberry finger sandwiches
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Roast beef, mustard & horseradish sandwiches
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Spring rolls, arancini, mozzarella sticks & mini quiche
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Creamy Christmas fudge, choc-mint brownies, mini puddings, shortbread, rocky road & rum balls
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Mini pavalovas
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Enjoy your return journey with a decadent afternoon cheese and biscuit platter, perfectly paired with your drink of choice from the bar, drinks are available all day and included with your ticket, we offer:
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Sparkling and Bottled Water
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Sparkling Wine
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Red and White Wine
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Canadian Club Cans
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Great Northern
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Assorted Soft Drinks
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A first-class Christmas journey through history — where every moment feels merry, every detail shines, and every bite tastes like tradition.
BAM 1741
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This ex NSWGR Sleeping Car has been lovingly restored by Picnic Train volunteers and is now available for your Premium Experience Package.
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The Carriage now has Air Conditioning installed and has opening windows (to get that perfect Instagram shot!) and a warm welcoming lounge and bar area to enjoy your journey from.
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Food and drinks are available from the bar throughout the entire journey
Hang out in the bar or sit down on the comfortable seats to enjoy the company of your fellow travellers and friends.
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Your booking will also include access to the sleeping compartments which will be set up in day mode and incudes two seats and a table.
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The carriage also has a private bathroom and barn doors to stand at and watch the countryside go by!
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