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Wagga Wagga Steam Train RIDES
Wagga Wagga to Uranquinty (return)
One Day Only!
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Sunday, 6th Apil 2025
Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former Victorian Railways R766 as The Picnic Train offers special Steam Train rides in Wagga Wagga for the whole family to enjoy!
Sit back and relax in our restored carriages from the 1930's, listen to the sounds of the steam engine and smells of the countryside as we steam along.
Train rides are 60 minute return trips from Wagga Wagga to Uranquinty. Drinks and light refreshments are available in our Buffet Car throughout the journey.
Fares
Please Note: All fares are for same-shuttle return travel.
Private Compartment - $240 per group of 8 ($30 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 - $155 per group of 4 ($39 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 - $155 per group of 4 ($39 per person)
Four seats together in either our lounge or dining car.
NOTE: Lounge car does not have tables.
Single Ticket — $55 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.
Indicative
Timetable
PLEASE NOTE: Passengers do not disembark at Uranquinty. Your ticket is for the round-trip journey aboard the train only.
April 2025
(Wagga Wagga to Uranquinty & return)
Sunday 6th April 2025
Train 1:
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Wagga Wagga - dep 9.05am
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Wagga Wagga - arr 10.00am
Train 2:
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Wagga Wagga - dep 10.10am
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Wagga Wagga - arr 11.00am
Train 3:
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Wagga Wagga - dep 11.20am
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Wagga Wagga - arr 12.15pm
Train 4:
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Wagga Wagga - dep 12.25am
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Wagga Wagga - arr 1.35pm
Train 5:
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Wagga Wagga - dep 2.30pm
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Wagga Wagga - arr 3.20pm
Train 6:
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Wagga Wagga - dep 3.37pm
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Wagga Wagga - arr 4.45pm
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.
