Singleton Picnic tRAIN

Maitland to Singleton & Camberwell Loop (return)

Saturday 10th August 2024

Ride behind R766 on a journey through the Hunter Valley from Maitland to Singleton, plus Camberwell ballon loop (return) on Saturday, 10th August 2024

You have a choice of a morning or afternoon trip and the choice of alighting at Singleton for a short stay in town or staying on the train while it is turned at Camberwell baloon loop, a track that usually only sees coal trains!

Ex-Victorian Railways steam locomotive R766 has entered service as a standard-gauge locomotive, having been converted from the broad-gauge used throughout Victoria at the time the locomotive was built in the 1950s. R766 is the first such locomotive to be gauge-converted, making it a very unique steam locomotive indeed!

Fares

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

Private Compartment - $350 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 - $250 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* - $250 per group

Four Seats together in an Air Conditioned Lounge Car

Single Ticket - $85 per person

Travel for a single person in a 'N' type classic non air-conditioned heritage saloon carriage, sharing a table with up to 3 other passengers.

Full Carriage or Full Train Hire — Call for Quote

*These cars do not include picnic tables

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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 can disembark at Singleton whilst the train turns or you are welcome to stay on the train for the journey to Camberwell Loop.

If you disembark at Singleton please pay attention as to what time the train will be returning.

10th August 2024

(Maitland to Singleton return)

Trip 1 - Morning Journey

Outbound Journey

Maitland dep 9.30am
Singleton arr 10.24am
Singleton dep 10.29am
Camberwell arr 10.39am

Return Journey

Camberwell dep 11.07am
Singleton arr 11.17am
Singleton dep 11.22am
Maitland arr 12.27am

Trip 2 - Afternoon Journey

Outbound Journey

Maitland dep 2.20pm
Singleton arr 3.12pm
Singleton dep 3.17pm
Camberwell arr 3.28pm

Return Journey

Camberwell dep 3.58pm
Singleton arr 4.07pm
Singleton dep 4.17pm
Maitland arr 5.22pm

*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. 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.Should anything change on the day the onboard crew will keep you informed.

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. These will be locked while in metropolitan areas.

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.