Adult – Twin Share/Double $1,150.00

Adult (14+)- Single $1,250.00

Child (2-14) – $950.00

The Back-to-the-Bush Festival in Miles is your heritage train destination for your 3 day outback adventure. Accommodation in Chinchilla (2 nights), all bus, meals and event entrance fees included. This is the ‘Downs Explorers’ third tour on the western line. You must experience this nostalgic event.

DAY 1 Toowoomba – Friday 12th September

0830 Arrive at Toowoomba Railway Station Railway Street Toowoomba QLD. Parking is available. (Wilsons Parking – Toowoomba Bus Interchange, 27 Neil Street Toowoomba 1800 727 546). Ensure your luggage is labelled with your name and mobile phone number. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform.

0930 Depart Toowoomba Railway Station.

1130 Arrive Dalby Railway Station – lunch available on the platform (included in ticket price)

1300 Depart Dalby.

1430 Arrive Chinchilla Railway Station – disembark

1445 Bus to Chinchilla motel

1500 Book into motel

1700 Bus tour of Chinchilla before dinner

1800 Dinner in Chinchilla (included in ticket price)

2000 Bus back to your motel

DAY 2 Saturday 13th September

0630 Bus pickup to go to breakfast in Chinchilla

0700 Breakfast (included in ticket price)

0830 Train to Miles

1015 Explore Miles and enjoy their ‘Back-to-the-Bush’ Festival (Entrance Fee included in ticket)

Enjoy the street parade, Tough Buggers competitions, tractor pull, street markets, beer festival and so much more. Lunch at one of the many venues at the festival or in town [own cost]

1600 Train leaves Miles and returns to Chinchilla

1730 Bus to the motel

1900 Dinner in Chinchilla (included in ticket price)

DAY 3 Sunday 14th September

0630 Bus to your breakfast in Chinchilla

0700 Breakfast (included in ticket price)

0800 Tour of a great local historical museum

0845 Bus to Chinchilla Railway Station – all aboard

0900 Train departs Chinchilla

1100 Arrive Dalby

1115 Lunch on Dalby Railway Station (included in ticket price)

1230 Depart Dalby

1500 Arrive Toowoomba – guests and baggage unloaded.

Important Information:-

1. If you have a dietary reqjuirement of a medical nature please advise us by email events@downsexplorer.org.au no later than 7 days prior to departure. It is difficult to accommodate special requests on the day of travel

2. If you would like to sit with friends/passengers who have not booked in your group please email your request to events@downsexplorer.org.au

3. Bedding requirements please advise by email events@downsexplorer.org.au your request and we will endeavour to meet your request

4. If you have a disability issue please email events@downsexplorer.org.au with your requirements

Please note…

SDSR makes every endeavour to ensure that tours operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with a Diesel Locomotive.

Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email. Refunds will not be given for last minute variations to timetables caused by events outside the control of SDSR.

Some services may cancel at short notice.

Southern Downs Steam Railway Assoc Inc (SDSR)

We appreciate feedback good or bad. Make contact via: events@downsexplorer.org.au

SDSR is a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: www.sdsr.org.au >> Membership

Questions… Email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Relevant Travel Details:

• Toilets, drinks and snacks are available on the train.

• We make every endeavour to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.

Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages. Please do not phone.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mailto: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, please contact us via email – events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick to Stanthorpe – One Way (Train only)

About this events

Adult (14+) $95

Child (2-14) $80

Infant 0-2 Free

Itinery:-

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Train Departs for Stanthorpe

1015 – Arrive at Stanthorpe Station ( morning tea is available on the station and included in your ticket)

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:15am.

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

Relevant Travel Details:

• A kiosk selling tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages and snacks is available on the train. Although we have eftpos available, we do pass through some black spots. Please have cash available for this if necessary. We also have raffle tickets on the train, cash sale only.

We make every endeavor to ensure that the tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

• Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
• Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email and refunded automatically (in most cases).

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au at least a week prior to your tour to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Please bring a copy of your email issued ticket for all family members, either printed or on your phone.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “email to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, Email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick to Wallangarra, Lunch at Wallangarra Railway Station – Girraween National Park Tour home by train

Adult (14+) $230

Child (2-14) $175

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

7:30 – Arrive at Warwick Station

8:00 – Depart Warwick for Stanthorpe

10:20 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket)

10:45 – Train departs for Ballandean

11:45 – Bus to Wallangarra Railway Station

12:00 – Lunch at Wallangarra Station

13:30 – Bus Tour of the Girraween National Park – Queenslands Rugged but Spectacular Highlands

15:30 – Arrive back at Stanthorpe Station ready to Board your train for your trip back to Warwick

18:00 – Arrive at Warwick Station

Description of the tour… (all included in the ticket price)

Depart Warwick Station.

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe for a 30 minute stop.

After morning tea on Stanthorpe Railway Station (included in the price) we depart for Ballandean. View wineries, highland country fauna and flora, orchards and hugh boulders.

Arrive at Ballandean and take a 15minute bus ride to the Wallangarra Railway Station. Lunch on the platform (included in the price) the depart by bus for a tour of the Girraween National Park (included in the price) ending at the Stanthorpe Railway Station.

We then depart Stanthorpe by train making our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick around 6.00pm.

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres Warwick at lease 30 minutes before departure..

There is plenty of free parking at the Warwick Railway Stration.

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

• Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
• Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mail to: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 for two people and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

If you have any further questions, please email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au

Warwick Hendon Return

1200 Plan to arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. Show your printed ticket upon arrival. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform.

1300 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station

1400 Train arrives at Hendon, locomotive is shunted around the consist. You do not disembark at Hendon.

1420 Train departs Hendon for Warwick.

1500 Train arrives back at the Warwick Railway Station.

NOTE: Snacks, coffee, tea and alcohol are available onboard. Toilets are available on the train.

Please stay in your allocated seat (whilst not moving around) during your entire journey.

Cross wooden bridges, numerous road crossings, rock cuttings, see crops, native bushland, dams, villages… experience it all.

On your arrival, your ticket includes a sausage sizzle on the platform. This includes a cup of coffee. There is also a kiosk operational on the train which sells other drinks and snacks.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

Relevant Travel Details:

• We make every endeavour to ensure that tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

• Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
• Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email.

• If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: “mailto: events@downsexplorer.org.au”

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: “www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership”.

Questions… email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au