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Cootamundra Picnic Train
Wagga Wagga or Junee to Cootamundra (return)
One Day Only!
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Saturday 5th April 2025
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former Victorian Railways Steam Locomotive R766 as The Picnic Train presents a very special day of journeys between Wagga Wagga or Junee and Cootamundra. Traveling each way via the famous 'Bethungra Spiral'. Listen to our steam engine work hard as it climbs the spiral and look back where you have just travelled only a few minutes before. This is not one to miss!
Enjoy a 4 hour journey from Wagga Wagga or Junee to Cootamundra and return in our beautifully restored heritage train carriages dating back to the 1930's. Listen to the steam locomotive chuff along as it pulls the train through the countryside.
At Cootamundra you can stretch your legs and get up close and personal with R766
A great day out for children, families and friends!
Our restored steam locomotive R766 will be the motive power for most of the Journey, our Heritage diesels will haul the train from Wagga Wagga to Junee where R766 will be attached for the trip to Cootamundra and return.
Fares
Please Note: All fares are for same-shuttle return travel.
Private Compartment - $440 per group of 8 ($55 per person)
Enjoy the benefit of an entire compartment to yourselves in a heritage 'S' type — 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 - $295 per group of 4 ($74 per person)
Spacious four seat booth with table in a 'N' type classic heritage saloon carriage. Booths are fitted with tables.
Air Conditioned Group of 4 seating - $295 per group of 4 ($74 per person)
Four seats together in either our lounge or dining car.
NOTE: Lounge car does not have tables.
First Class High Tea* - $140 per person
Travel in our air conditioned dining car and receive a high tea serving on the way to Cootamundra and a tea, cheese and fruit platter on the way back to Wagga Wagga with tea and coffee included all trip.
Single Ticket — $85 per person
Travel for a single person in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage, sharing a booth and table with up to 3 other passengers.
* Note - High Tea does not cater to any dietary requirements.
Indicative
Timetable
PLEASE NOTE: Passengers may board the train at either Wagga Wagga or Junee and disembark at Cootamundra but please be aware we have limited time at the station before we return.
Saturday 5th April 2025
(Wagga Wagga or Junee to Cootamundra & return)
Morning Journey:
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Wagga Wagga dep 8.20am
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Junee dep 8.57am
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Cootamundra arr 10.00am
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Cootamundra dep 10.38am
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Junee arr 11.30am, dep 11.38am (Detach R766)
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Wagga Wagga arr 12.19pm
Afternoon Journey:
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Wagga Wagga dep 2.20pm
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Junee arr 3.00pm, dep 3.10pm (Attach R766)
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Cootamundra arr 4.10pm
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Cootamundra dep 4.43pm
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Junee dep 5.34pm
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Wagga Wagga arr 6.22pm
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.
Buffet Car:
A buffet service will be available on this train. In the spirit of The Picnic Train, we encourage passengers to bring their own picnic hampers.
The Picnic Train is a licensed venue and will be offering alcoholic beverages for sale in the Buffer car.
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.
