Ballarat Steam Shuttles - 24th - 26th May 2024

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• Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride our historical steam shuttles at Ballarat featuring two of our heritage steam locomotives as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Alternatively travel on a one-way transfer from Newport to Ballarat via Gheringhap or a one-way transfer from Ballarat to Southern Cross via Bacchus Marsh. 
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  Ballarat Shuttles - Join us for our annual Ballarat Shuttles on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 2024. Wave to the Ballarat locals and the lineside photographers while we take you back in time aboard The Vintage Train. Our shuttle trips run 18km to the tiny country town of Lal Lal. Stopping just out of town, the train will then return you to Ballarat Station, passing high speed V/Line trains on the approach to Ballarat.

Newport to Ballarat Transfer - On Friday 24th May 2024, board our double-headed steam hauled transfer train for the journey from Newport to Ballarat via Gheringhap. Travel via the freight only line from Geelong to Ballarat, featuring the 440 metre Moorabool Viaduct, historic bluestone stations and bridges and changing landscapes from the golden plains to the heavily forested sections near Lal Lal. A mid afternoon arrival allows passengers to return to Melbourne on one of many V/Line train services from Ballarat Railway Station.

• Ballarat to Southern Cross Transfer - On Sunday 26th May 2024, board our transfer train for the journey to Melbourne. Our double-headed steam locomotives will storm Warrenheip Bank and head towards Melbourne via 'The Straight' - Ballarat's second railway connection via Bacchus Marsh & Melton. Enjoy panoramic views as we descend the famous Ingliston Bank from Werribee Gorge into Bacchus Marsh. The train will set down at Footscray and Southern Cross Station. Make use of regular V/Line train services between Ballarat and Southern Cross to connect with our one way steam hauled transfer train.
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• Ballarat

  Explore the goldrush city of Ballarat. With the CBD only a few minutes stroll from the station, there are endless cafes, restaurants and attractions to keep everyone well fed & entertained. The Art Gallery of Ballarat and historic buildings such as the 1889 Mining Exchange can be found in close proximity to the station. More things to do in the heart of Ballarat can be found at https://www.visitballarat.com.au/

  
  
• LOCATION

  Ballarat Shuttles, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 2) departing:

  Saturday 25th May 2024 at 8:45am, 10:05am, 11:25am, 1:25pm, 2:45pm and 4:05pm.

  Sunday 26th May 2024 at 8:45am, 10:05am, 11:25am, 1:25pm and 2:45pm.

• Newport to Ballarat Transfer, Newport Railway Station departing Friday 24th May 2024 at 10:45am.
• Ballarat to Southern Cross Transfer, Ballarat Railway Station (Platform 2) departing Sunday 26th May 2024 at 5:44pm.
• CONTACT DETAILS
  Steamrail Victoria Inc. (03) 9397 1953 (Monday to Friday 9am until 3pm) or email info@steamrail.com.au
• TIMETABLE
  Friday 24th May 2024 Newport to Ballarat Transfer
  Newport Departure, 10:45am (via Gheringhap)
  North Geelong C Box, 12:04pm - 12:45pm (no platform access)
  Ballarat Arrival, 2.48pm 
  
  Saturday 25th May 2024 Ballarat Steam Train Rides 
  Ballarat Departure, 8:45am, 10:05am, 11:25am, 1:25pm, 2:45pm, 4:05pm
  Ballarat Arrival, 9:48am, 11:08am, 12:28pm, 2:28pm, 3:48pm, 5:08pm
  
  Sunday 26th May 2024 Ballarat Steam Train Rides 
  Ballarat Departure, 8:45am, 10:05am, 11:25am, 1:25pm, 2:45pm
  Ballarat Arrival, 9:48am, 11:08am, 12:28pm, 2:28pm, 3:48pm
  
  Sunday 26th May 2024 Ballarat to Southern Cross Transfer 
  Ballarat Departure, 5:44pm (via Bacchus Marsh)
  Footscray Arrival, 7:45pm
  Southern Cross Arrival, 7:55pm
• NOTE: THESE TRAIN SHUTTLES DEPART TO AND FROM BALLARAT STATION ONLY, PASSENGERS CANNOT BOARD OR LEAVE THE TRAIN AT LAL LAL.

  Please be at the station at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to your departure time.

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