Puffing Billy Railway is thrilled to unveil a new timetable packed with plenty more adventure, running from 23 December 2024 to 26 June 2025 and available to book from 18 September. Along with a fresh lineup of daily excursion train services, passengers will soon be treated to an exciting new experience under the stars; Twilight Trains, operating every Thursday evening and kicking off on 10 October.
Offering a 3.5-hour return journey from Belgrave to Lakeside, the Twilight Train is perfect for those looking to experience the charm of Puffing Billy at dusk. Passengers can take in breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges while sitting on the carriage sill*, their legs dangling, as they travel to the Lakeside Visitor Centre, surrounded by the soft, fading light of the day.
Once at Lakeside, passengers can relax at the Railway Café, where a full menu and drinks bar featuring a selection of local beers, wines, and ciders are available before the return journey. Alternatively, beat the queue by pre-ordering a grazing box or classic scones and tea to enjoy at your leisure.
Visitors to the centre can also explore the gift shop, delve into the Lakeside Hall Museum, home to a collection of expertly curated railway artefacts including Puffing Billy Railway’s very first locomotive, 3A, or wander through the picturesque Emerald Lake Park precinct.
When it’s time to return, passengers will once again soak in the magic of steam train travel and the serenity of twilight descending over the lush landscapes at a time of day rarely offered to the public.
Dates for the Twilight Train will operate from Thursday 10 October to Thursday 12 December 2024.
Passengers can view the full timetable and fare types of daily excursion trains for 23 December 2024 to 26 June 2025 at www.puffingbilly.com.au.
For further information or to book a Twilight Train experience, visit www.puffingbilly.com.au/experiences/excursion/thursday-twilight-train/ .
Whether you’re a local or visiting from afar, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the heritage steam experience at one of Victoria’s most iconic attractions.
*No person will be allowed to sit on the carriage sill on the return journey.
