Warwick to Clifton return

0830 Arrive at Warwick Railway Station Brosnan Crescent, Warwick QLD. Free parking is available. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform.

0900 Train departs from Warwick Railway Station.

1040 Train arrives at Clifton Railway Station. Alight and walk the town and have lunch at a local café or various hotels (own expense)

1345Please be at the Clifton Station platform and take your allocated seat on the train.

1400 Train departs Clifton Railway Station.

1530 Train arrives at the Warwick Railway Station.

Things to see and do

Explore Cliftons historic main street and railway station.

Please note…

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

If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, you need to call and let us know the name the tickets were booked in and the number of tickets booked ASAP. If you do not email us and let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

We make 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, we will replace it with our Heritage 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.

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

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

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 $30.00 and can be arranged via our website: www.downsexplorer.org.au >> Membership

Questions… email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Adults 14+ $20

Children 2-14 $10

Infants 0-2 Free

Itinery

1015 – Arrive at Stanthorpe Station

1045 – Train Departs Stanthorpe for Ballandean (and return)

1215 – Arrive at Ballandean

1230 – Loco detaches from train and runs around ready to return to Stanthorpe (Please note passengers can get off the train at Ballandean)

1300 – Train begins journey back to Stanthorpe

1430 – Train arrives back at Stanthorpe Station

Every Child will receive free coloured crayons and activity pack.

These short trips give the children something to talk about and experience train travel equivalent to by gone era. Best of all we consider it to be not only affordable but exciting and something different. Great fun for all the family!!

Book early as these short tours tend to sell out fast.

Toowoomba, Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles and Roma by train – 3 nights 4 days

Join us for an exciting adventure as we journey from Toowoomba Railway Station to Roma, stopping at the charming towns of Dalby, Chinchilla and Miles along the way. Get ready to explore the beautiful countryside, experience the local culture, and create unforgettable memories.

See parking options below in the details…

Adult $1400 – Twin / Double

Single – $1450

Ticketing options and pricing will be available after you press ‘Get Tickets’

Toowoomba to Roma return via train is a 3 night, 4 day tour which includes your 4 day heritage rail tour to Roma and return plus, meals, transfers and accommodation for 3 nights. YOU WON’T FIND A CHEAPER HERITAGE RAIL PACKAGE TOUR ANYWHERE!

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Friday 12th June

0830 Arrive at Toowoomba Railway Station Railway Street Toowoomba QLD. Parking is available. (Wilsons Undercover Parking – Toowoomba Bus Interchange, 27 Neil Street Toowoomba – 2 blocks away1800 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.

09:30 Depart Toowoomba Railway Station

Stop at Dalby Railway Station for lunch (on the platform)

Arrive Chinchilla, bus transfer to your motel, dinner.

Day 2 – Saturday 13th June

07:00 Breakfast

08:30 Depart Chinchilla to Miles and Roma.

Miles… stretch your legs (loco takes on water)

Boxed lunch onboard the train

Arrive Roma, bus transfer to your motel, dinner

Special experience under the stars at the Big Rig tourist centre

Day 3 – Sunday 14th June

06:30 Breakfast

Tour of the Big Rig Tourist Park and Roma CBD

Depart Roma for Chinchilla

Miles… stretch your legs (loco takes on water)

Arrive Chinchilla, bus transfer to your motel, dinner.

Day 4 – Monday 15th June

07:30 Breakfast

Depart Chinchilla for Toowoomba

Dalby station for lunch on the station platform – stretch legs

16:30 Arrive Toowoomba (Toowoomba Railway Station)

Parking Suggestions

$8.00/day undercover parking is available at the Neil Street Toowoomba Bus Terminal Wilson Carpark. This can be prebooked. There are closer Wilson Carparks but they are not undercover.

We recommend you drop your baggage at the station and passengers, and then travel to the carpark and walk back. Its 2 city blocks away (approx. 10 minute walk).

Wilson can be contacted on 1800727546.

Email us at events@downsexplorer.org.au if you have food allergies or wish to sit with friend. Please provide details (please do not phone).

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Toowoomba Railway Station, Raiway Street, Toowoomba 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 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.

• 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

Toowoomba to Roma by Train and return to Toowoomba by bus – 3 Days 2 nights

Adult (Twin Share/Double) $ 1100.00

Adult Single $1150.00

Toowoomba to Roma return by bus

Ticketing options and pricing will be available after you press ‘Get Tickets’

Toowoomba to Roma return via train is a 3 day 2 night tour which includes your heritage rail tour to Roma and return plus, meals, transfers and accommodation for 2 nights. YOU WON’T FIND A CHEAPER HERITAGE RAIL PACKAGE TOUR ANYWHERE!

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Friday 13th June

08:30 Arrive at Toowoomba Railway Station, Railway Street Toowoomba QLD. Parking is available. (Wilsons Undercover Parking – Toowoomba Bus Interchange, 27 Neil Street, Toowoomba). Ensure your luggage is labeled with your name and mobile phone number. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. Toilets are available on the platform.

09:30 Depart Toowoomba Railway Station

12:15 Stop at Dalby Railway Station for lunch (on the platform). A BBQ lunch with salad will be provided on this heritage station that was the hub of the area in days gone by.

16:45 Arrive Chinchilla, collect your luggage and load onto buses waiting. The bus will transfer you to your motel.

Dinner will be at “The Palms” restaurant in Chinchilla where you can get to know your fellow travelers over a 2 course dinner.

Day 2 – Saturday 14th June

07:00 Breakfast this morning is a buffet at “the Palms” Restaurant

08:15 Depart Chinchilla to Miles and Roma.

There is a short break at Miles station to replenish the train. You can stretch your legs and briefly have a look at the station and the small park nearby.

A boxed lunch will be served once on board again and heading to Roma.

15:30 Arrive Roma, collect your bags from the train and load on buses waiting for you to transfer you to your motel.

Dinner is to be at “The Big Rig Tourist Centre” in Roma. Following dinner, a stargazing session will be undertaken. Experience the Under the Stars night show at the Big Rig tourist centre where you will see “The Southern Cross”, “The Saucepan” and other constellations.

Following the show you will be taken back to your motel for a good night’s sleep.

Day 3 – Sunday 15th June

06:30 Breakfast

Tour of the Big Rig Tourist Park complex, followed by a bus tour around Roma

10:30 Depart Roma Station by bus for Toowoomba, arriving mid afternoon

End of tour

*Please note – These times may change due to Queensland Rail timetable.*

Parking Suggestions

$8.00/day undercover parking is available at the Neil Street Toowoomba Bus Terminal Wilsons Carpark.

We recommend you drop your passengers and baggage at the station, and then travel to the carpark and walk back. It is 2 city blocks away (approx. 10 minute walk).

Please note

Please plan to arrive at the Toowoomba Railway Station, Railway Street, Toowoomba 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 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).

• 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.

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Return (Train only)

About these events

Adult (14+) $140 Child (2-14) $90

Itinery:-

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Train Departs for Stanthorpe

1030 – Arrive at Stanthorpe Station ( morning tea is available on the station and included in your ticket)

15:45 – Depart Stanthorpe destination to Warwick

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:30am.

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.

• 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