Ballarat Steam Train Rides

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Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride historical steam shuttles at Ballarat featuring two heritage steam locomotives as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival.

Wave to the Ballarat locals and the lineside photographers while we take you back in time aboard The Vintage Train. Their shuttle trips run 18 kilometres to the tiny country town of Yendon. 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.

One way trains will also be operating between Melbourne and Ballarat. Experience regional travel, 1920s style.

Accessibility Information
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
23 & 24 May
9:05am - 5:27pm
Ballarat Railway Station
Lydiard Street North, Soldiers Hill VIC 3350
$15.00 - $86.00
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