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2012 Tours List
Date Tour Name/Website Destination Brochure Buy Tickets Facebook
Feb 26 Ashburton Festival Camberwell - Ashburton Click Here   Click Here
Mar 10 - 12 SRV Open Weekend Newport Workshops Click Here   Click Here
Mar 24 Celebrate Mooroolbark Mitcham - Mooroolbark Click Here  
April 10 Geelong - Ballarat 150th Geelong - Ballarat (Official)      
April 14-15 Geelong - Ballarat 150th Geelong - Ballarat      
April 22 Yakkerboo Festival Berwick - Pakenham Click Here    
April 28 Suburban Rambler Metropolitan Area      
April 29 Williamstown Festival Flinders St - Williamstown      
May 6 Suburban Shuttles Camberwell - Mitcham      
May 12 - 13 Ballarat Heritage Weekend Ballarat - Sulky      
May 13 Rail & Sail (Mothers Day) Geelong Click Here    
May 19 R711 Launch Bendigo      
June 8 - 11 Mallee Expedition Mildura      
July 1 Suburban Shuttles Darling - Glen Waverley      
July 6 Geelong Flyer Geelong      
July 7 - 8 Fun4Kids Festival Warrnambool      
July 22 Snow Train Traralgon      
Aug 10 - 12 East to West Weekend Bairnsdale - Warrnambool      
Aug 26 Wattle Festival (Charter) Eltham - Hurstbridge      
Sep 8 Maldon Experience Maldon/Bendigo      
Sep 16 Suburban Shuttles Epping or Upfield Line      
Sep 27 School Holiday Flyer Bacchus Marsh      
Sep 29 - 30 Country Shuttles Echuca - Barnes      
Oct 13 Tastes of the Goulburn Seymour      
Oct 21 Bendigo 150th Bendigo Line      
Oct 27 Puffing Billy Dinner Train Belgrave/Emerald      
Nov 2 - 6 Melbourne Cup Weekender TBA      
Nov 11 Rail & Sail Geelong      
Dec 9 Santa Special Bacchus Marsh      
Conditions of Travel

Conditions - Travellers on Steamrail trains are bound by Steamrail's standard conditions of travel. Acceptance of a ticket is deemed an acceptance of these regulations. While we endeavour to operate this tour as advertised, it may be necessary to alter or cancel all or part of the tour due to circumstances beyond our control. On days declared to be of high fire danger and/or Total Fire Ban, the train will be hauled by one of Steamrail's heritage diesel locomotives. We cannot be liable for any cost incurred by you arising from any late running of this tour.

Adults must take responsibility at all times for infants and other persons in their care.

Rail and Sail Conditions - In particular, the Rail and Sail may be subject to extreme weather conditions. Due to high fire danger the train will be hauled by one of Steamrail's heritage diesel locomotives. In the event of very rough conditions forecast on Port Phillip Bay, the Victoria Star may be unable to cruise. In this case the train will be increased in size and all patrons conveyed in both directions by rail, and a partial refund, or discount on the next Rail and Sail, offered.

Refunds - Steamrail will offer refunds if you are unable to travel due to illness or other serious cause, providing that tickets are returned and you notify us 7 days prior to day of travel. A cancellation fee will be charged to cover our costs.

Group Discounts - We offer group discounts for parties of 16 or more on most tours. If you have a group of 50 or more, a special private carriage may be available, while for larger groups your own chartered Vintage Train may be an option.

Seniors - We welcome holders of Seniors card. On request, during the tour, the valid card must be produced for each seat booked at the reduced rate.

Under 16 - Children under 16 travel at a reduced rate, while those under 5 may travel free but cannot be guaranteed a seat. If you are bringing small children, please let us know.

Smoking - On board smoking is not permitted.

Alcohol - Strickly no BYO alcohol is to be consumed onboard. The train has a licensed bar, with a range of wines, ales and mixed drinks at reasonable prices.
Important Information

Regional Fast Rail - Due to circumstances beyond Steamrail's control, all Steamrail trains operating on the Regional Fast Rail Network (Geelong, Traralgon, Bendigo and Ballarat) are restricted to 80km/h running. This can from time to time have an impact on operating tours along these lines. V/Line Network Access operational needs can from time to time affect the operation of various Steamrail tours.

Fire Restrictions - Fire Restrictions can be applied across most areas of Victoria by CFA, when fire danger is high. Typically this is over the summer period of November through to April. Restrictions are applied in small areas at a time. View a map of current restrictions across Victorian municipalities.

Elecrail - Elecrail still has no trips planned at this stage, but talks are progressing with the goal of getting Elecrail operational again. Hopefully it will not be long until Elecrail is back on the rails.

Cross Posting of Proposed Tour Dates - This is a quick note for the editors of some other website's. Please feel free to cross post the information listed in the main section of this page but please refrain from referring to trips listed solely on the Tour Calendar. Trip information listed on the Calendar are subject to change pending operational needs. Trips are not confirmed as running until they are listed on the main page. Thank You.

Departure Information and Enquires - The train departs and arrives at Southern Cross Station, also picking up and setting down at selected suburban stations. It is advised to contact Steamrail's Information Line on (03) 9397 1953 at least two days prior to departure to confirm any timetabling arrangements.
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