Warwick to Ballandean Rtn incl. a box lunch at Ballandean

A great day out with morning tea at Stanthorpe Railway Station, and a a boxed lunch on the train at Ballandean

Warwick to Ballandean and Return

Adult (14+) $210

Child (2-14) $160

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Depart Warwick for Ballandean

1015 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket) and then board the train again for Ballandean. Boxed lunch on the way.

1430 – Arrive back at Stanthorpe Station. Board your train at 1530 for the trip back down the range to Warwick

1800 – Arrive at Warwick Station

Details:

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely day on the heritage train.

Morning tea is provided at Stanthorpe 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.

Morning tea on the Stanthorpe platform (included in your fare)

Board the train at 1045 for departure to Ballandean arriving at 1215

We will depart Stanthorpe at 1530 to make our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick at 1800.

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

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 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

Toowoomba to Miles Outback Festival Heritage Train Adventure -3 day

Back to the Bush Festival in Miles is your heritage train destination. Be onboard to experience this iconic event. Departs Toowoomba.

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

Heritage Train for Families with young children – Wheatvale

Hop on the Wheatvale Heritage Train for a fun-filled day with young ones, exploring history and creating precious family memories!

Adult (14+) $20.00

Child (2-14) $10.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Looking for something to do with the children during the school holidays. The Downs Explorer will be departing from Warwick Railway Station to nearby destinations for a round trip of 1.5 hours only… An ideal time frame for young children.

Itinery

0830 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0900 – Train Departs Warwick for Wheatvale

0930 – Arrive at Wheatvale

0940 – Loco detaches from train and runs around ready to return to Warwick (Please note all passengers to remain on train)

0945 – Train begins journey back to Warwick

11:00 – Train arrives back at Warwick 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 of a 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.

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Winery Tour with Lunch

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Bus Winery Tours and Lunch

Warwick Stanthorpe Warwick (tour, lunch, no lunch, oneway options)

Adult (14+) $220

Child (2-14) $165

Infants (0-2) Free

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 for a 30 minute stop.

From here your coach transfer will be waiting to take you on a tour of local wineries with lunch provided at a country restaurant. The wineries visited vary throughout the year. Note: some wineries may charge a tasting fee. This is usually refunded on purchase of their product. This is not included in your ticket price.

The coach will return in time for a train departure from Stanthorpe Station at 3:30pm for a trip back down to Warwick as the sun sets, arriving at approximately 6:30pm.

Lunch is included as a part of the winery tour package.

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 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

Heritage Train Warwick to Stanthorpe – Winery Tour with Lunch

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Bus Winery Tours and Lunch

Warwick Stanthorpe Warwick by train Winery Bus Tour and 2 Course Lunch

Adult (14+) $220

Child (2-14) $165

Infants (0-2) Free

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:20am.

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.

From here your coach transfer will be waiting to take you on a tour of local wineries with lunch provided at a country restaurant. The wineries visited vary throughout the year. Note: some wineries may charge a tasting fee. This is usually refunded on purchase of their product. This is not included in your ticket price.

The coach will return in time for a train departure from Stanthorpe Station at 3:30pm for a trip back down to Warwick as the sun sets, arriving at approximately 6:30pm.

Lunch is included as a part of the winery tour package.

Plenty of free parking at the Warwick Railway Station.

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 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 bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

Heritage Train for Families with young children – Hendon

Hop on the Hendon Heritage Train for a fun-filled day with young ones, exploring history and creating precious family memories!

Adult (14+) $20.00

Child (2-14) $10.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Looking for something to do with the children on the weekend. The Downs Explorer will be departing from Warwick Railway Station to nearby destinations for a round trip of 1.5 hours only… An ideal time frame for young children.

Itenary

11:30 – Train to depart Warwick Station

12:15 – Arrive Hendon and Locomotive will run around train ready for departure to Warwick – Please note passengers are unable to get off train

13:15 – Train to arrive Warwick

Every child will receive free coloured crayons and activity booklet .

These short trips give the children something to talk about and experience train travel of a 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.

Warwick to Ballandean Rtn incl. a box lunch at Ballandean

A great day out with morning tea at Stanthorpe Railway Station, and a a boxed lunch on the train at Ballandean

Warwick to Ballandean and Return

Adult (14+) $210

Child (2-14) $160

Infants (0-2) Free

Itinery

0730 – Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 – Depart Warwick for Ballandean

1015 – Arrive Stanthorpe Station. Enjoy morning tea on the platform (included in your ticket) and then board the train again for Ballandean. Boxed lunch on the way.

1430 – Arrive back at Stanthorpe Station. Board your train at 1530 for the trip back down the range to Warwick

1800 – Arrive at Warwick Station

Details:

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely day on the heritage train.

Morning tea is provided at Stanthorpe 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.

Morning tea on the Stanthorpe platform (included in your fare)

Board the train at 1045 for departure to Ballandean arriving at 1215

We will depart Stanthorpe at 1530 to make our way back down the range with a setting sun before we arrive back in Warwick at 1800.

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

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 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

Chinchilla – Miles ‘BACK TO THE BUSH” -Day Return- TRAIN ONLY

Back to the Bush Festival in Miles is your heritage train destination. Be onboard to experience this nostalgic event. Departs Chinchilla.

Adult – $80.00

Child (2-14) $60.00

Infant (0-2) Free

The Back-to-the-Bush Festival in Miles is your heritage train destination.

Saturday 13th September

0730 Plan to arrive at Chinchilla Railway Station Railway Street QLD. You will be allocated a railway carriage and seat. There is limited parking at Chinchilla Railway Station. Toilets are available on the train.

0830 Train departs from the Chinchilla Railway Station.

1015 Train arrives at Miles, disembark and take in and enjoy the celebrations of “Miles back to the Bush Festival”

1530 please be at the station ready for departure

1600 Train departs Miles for Chinchilla.

1730 Train arrives back at the Chinchilla Railway Station

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

Please stay in your allocated seat during your entire journey.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Chinchilla Railway Station at least 30 minutes before departure.

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. However as this train will be near to fully booked this may not be possible.

• 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: “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

Heritage Train for Families with young children – Hendon

Hop on the Hendon Heritage Train for a fun-filled day with young ones, exploring history and creating precious family memories!

Adult (14+) $20.00

Child (2-14) $10.00

Infant (0-2) Free

Itinery

11:30 – Train to depart Warwick Station

12:15 – Arrive Hendon and Locomotive will run around train ready for departure to Warwick – Please note passengers are unable to get off train

13:15 – Train to arrive Warwick

Looking for something to do with the children during the school holidays. The Downs Explorer will be departing from Warwick Railway Station to nearby destinations for a round trip of 1.5 hours only… An ideal time frame for young children.

Every Child will receive free coloured crayons and activity booklet.

These short trips give the children something to talk about and experience train travel of a 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.

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Return Train only tour – no meals

Warwick to Stanthorpe – Return Train only tour

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