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Vintage Rail Journeys - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Experience Australian rail history with Vintage Rail Journeys' NSW itinerary

Want to feel like a celebrity? Your retro train carriage awaits.

When I first board the Aurora Australis, little do I know we'll be trailed by train paparazzi. Turns out those who are into trains, especially vintage beauties like this one, are well aware when their favourite subjects are on the move.

We're gliding through regional NSW on Vintage Rail Journeys ' five-day Golden West itinerary - the most popular of its three routes - when I notice vehicles following alongside us. Occasionally, they race ahead and pull over, with drivers jumping out to point their lens at this restored stainless-steel train with its distinctive fluted sides. I've never felt more like a celebrity - even though I know it's not about me.

Their pursuit is all about capturing the gleaming Aurora Australis - the result of a Canberra couple's single-minded obsession with restoring carriages of the Sydney-Melbourne Southern Aurora service, which shuttled between the two cities from 1962 to 1986. The luxury overnight passenger service started after the standard-gauge line between Wodonga and Melbourne was completed, removing the need for passengers to change trains at the border. Air and road competition, along with rising costs, soon dampened its early success. In 1986, the Southern Aurora merged with another rail service and, eventually, most of its carriages went to rail preservation groups.

In 2017, train enthusiast Simon Mitchell snapped up 16 carriages from one of these groups, which had gone into receivership. Together with his partner Danielle Smith and a squadron of paid helpers, he scrubbed away diesel soot and grime to reveal the carriages' forgotten beauty and return them to running order (a process costing about $300,000 per carriage). The couple's love of the 1960s era extends to their home - an ex-guvvie (government-owned house) in the Canberra suburb of Watson.

The whole thing is about saving this piece of Australia's rail history.

Those who sign up for one of their five-day NSW rail tours experience the revamped retro interiors in either a twinette (double-occupancy room with upper and lower bunks, fold-down metal toilet and shower) or roomette (small angled rooms with a door, basin, chair and fold-down bed, facing a zigzag corridor in a carriage with communal modern bathrooms). Word is that the roomette carriages are the most sociable and liveliest at night. Also shadowing us as part of the experience is another retro beauty - a Flxible Clipper (29-passenger bus) that Sir Reg Ansett imported from the US in 1947. Throughout the tour, we take turns riding it to various excursions.

When I travel the Golden West itinerary, it's doing a one-off clockwise circuit thanks to rail network maintenance. Normally, the route starts by sliding out of Sydney's Central Station bound for the Hunter Valley, stopping at Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River for a Riverboat Postman cruise. After exploring Hunter Valley Gardens and the picturesque Audrey Wilkinson vineyard, the train overnights in the lower Hunter village of Paterson. Then it's onwards to the Upper Hunter's Werris Creek, a railway town 43km from Tamworth. Here, enthusiastic volunteers show everyone through the Railway Journeys Museum located on the station platform (which Angelina Jolie used as a backdrop for her 2014 film, Unbroken ).

The journey towards Orange in the Central West includes traversing a freight-only line. In the regional city that was once famous for apples but is now best known for premium cool-climate wines, there's time to visit stately Cook Park and its glasshouse filled with pretty begonias. With the train stabled near Orange train station, dinner is served in the dining carriage over three sittings. As with every on-board meal, Central West ingredients feature prominently.

In Bathurst, passengers head either to Mayfield Garden, a sprawling cool-climate garden packed with Insta-worthy vistas, or to Abercrombie House, a stately historic house-museum. The train then noses along the closed Gwabegar line from Wallerawang to Kandos, which supplied cement for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. After visiting the Kandos Museum, everyone kicks up their heels at a true-blue Aussie bush dance.

On the final day, there's time to explore the Blue Mountains and ride a different kind of train - the Scenic Railway is the world's steepest passenger railway. Then it's all downhill - geographically and emotionally - on the journey back to Sydney. Such is the camaraderie between passengers, guest attendants, crew and owners that it feels like this trip is over way too soon. Post-journey, the crew (from Lachlan Valley Railway, a rail preservation society) continues a heartfelt tradition by not putting in time sheets for their work.

Grateful passengers find their own ways to thank Mitchell and Smith for getting this train back on the tracks. They continue to be surprised with gifts ranging from single-malt whiskey to a quilt embroidered with their favourite mode of transport. "The whole thing is about saving this piece of Australia's rail history," says Mitchell, who also mucks in and helps wash dishes in the train's kitchen. "We just appreciate that this train means so much to so many people."

Vintage Rail Journeys carries up to 96 guests on its 12-carriage rail tours. In 2023, the Golden West tour runs from March 19-23 and September 10-14. The Riverina Rail Tour will run from March 5-9 and September 24-28. The North Coast Rail Tour will run from October 22-26, 2023, for $4250 per person. Golden West and Riverina fares are $4495 per person. That includes all on-board meals and most off-train excursions.

Katrina Lobley was a guest of Vintage Rail Journeys

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Australia's top 10 epic train journeys

Taylah Darnell

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23 February 2023

From vintage sleepers to steam locomotives, see more of Australia by train with these epic rail adventures.

Forget packed flights where you don’t see anything between points A and B. Don’t even consider the drawn-out car journeys with too much traffic and not enough detours. Long gone are the days of long security lines and not enough room in the boot.

The best way to see Australia is by train, with a jam-packed itinerary and everything you need taken care of. Spread across carriages that traverse Australia’s most diverse landscapes, guests can wine and dine, rest and relax and discover somewhere new. Find 10 of the best (in no particular order) below.

1. The Ghan

Known as one of the most legendary rail journeys Australia has to offer, The Ghan traverses some of the country’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Those choosing to travel on the tracks can pick between Darwin to Adelaide , Adelaide to Alice Springs and Darwin to Alice Springs, each trip being reversible. Both on- and off-train experiences are designed to heighten your experience, from your spacious cabin and onboard restaurant and lounge to the stops you make along the way.

The Ghan is one of the best railway journeys on offer in Australia. (Image: Tourism NT/Steve Strike)

2. Indian Pacific

Go coast to coast on this transformative, transcontinental journey from Sydney to Perth via Adelaide or vice versa. Named after the two oceans it connects, the Indian Pacific charts 4352 kilometres across 65 hours. Enjoy a range of luxe experiences both onboard and off , from Barossa Valley wineries and The Nullabor to Australia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.

Witness some of Australia’s most jaw-dropping landscapes onboard the Indian Pacific. (Image: Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions)

3. Great Southern

The Great Southern takes guests from one underrated capital city to another in sleek style and comfort. Travel from Brisbane to Adelaide and uncover some of Australia’s best-kept secrets along the way; the Grampians, Hunter Valley and Coffs Harbour . Along the way, indulge in fine dining, premium wines and cosy accommodation onboard as you travel through Australia’s diverse landscape.

Uncover some of Australia’s best-kept secrets on the Great Southern.

4. The Overland

If you’re down for a shorter trip, The Overland is perfect for you. This daylight service travels between two very vibrant but very different cities, Adelaide and Melbourne. Throughout the trip, enjoy visits to small yet mighty Aussie towns like Murray Bridge, Horsham and Geelong . Guests will still enjoy a range of dining options, with semi-reclining seats for your comfort along the way.

The Overland is a daytime service perfect for families. (Image: Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions)

5. Spirit of Queensland

Take in Queensland’s distinctive landscape on the Spirit of Queensland railway journey, running between Brisbane and Cairns. Enjoy seat service, in-transit entertainment, a galley car, showers and convertible chairs into beds, you’ll arrive at your destination relaxed and refreshed. Along the way, discover the delights of the Whitsundays , Townsville , Bundaberg , and the Fraser and Sunshine Coasts.

The Spirit of Queensland traverses the landscape between Brisbane and Cairns.

6. Vintage Rail Journeys

Vintage Rail Journeys’ three rail tours showcase the diversity of Australia in vintage style. Get comfy on a restored 1960s Aurora Australis sleeping train to explore everywhere from Orange to the Blue Mountains in the Golden West; the Riverina , where you’ll get a taste of Australia’s food bowl; and the North Coast , which serves up a mix of coastal and inland beauty from Port Macquarie to the Northern Rivers.

Take in the verdant views of the Blue Mountains onboard with Vintage Railway Journeys. (Image: Destination NSW)

7. Scott Mcgregor’s Railway Adventures

Join Aussie presenter, producer and writer Scott McGregor and his experienced guides on fully escorted train tours across the continent . Head down to Tassie for an 11-night circumnavigation of the island state, relive the golden age of rail and river transport in Victoria on Puffing Billy or ride the Savannahlander and other historic railways in outback Queensland.

Travel onboard the legendary steam train Puffing Billy with Scott McGregor’s Railway Adventures.

8. Kuranda Scenic Railway

Immerse yourself in the heritage-listed rainforest of Tropical North Queensland’s Wet Tropics , beginning at sea level in Cairns and winding up to the pretty mountain village of Kuranda , at 328 metres. Enjoy locally sourced refreshments as you zoom through one of the world’s oldest rainforests and past waterfalls plunging into deep ravines.

Journey over the scenic Robbs Monument at the Kuranda railway. (Image: Journey Beyond)

9. Puffing Billy

With four epic adventures to choose from, Puffing Billy is the perfect option for families. Whether you pick Belgrave to Lakeside, Belgrave to Menzies Creek, Lakeside to Gembrook or Belgrave to Gembrook, you’re in for a treat. Puffing Billy, known as Australia’s favourite steam train, was built in 1900 and is based in the stunning Dandenong Ranges.

Puffing Billy is known as Australia’s favourite steam train.

10. Spirit of the Outback

The Spirit of the Outback traverses the heartland of Queensland’s outback from Brisbane to Longreach. Delve into the history and culture of the state via towns like Bundaberg and Emerald. All customers onboard can enjoy a variety of amenities. Single- and twin-cabin guests have access to the Shearers Rest lounge.

Delve into the history and culture of Queensland.

Taylah has been passionate about writing since she learnt to read, spending many hours either lost in the pages of a book or attempting to write her own. When she's not immersed in the world of words, she enjoys spending time amongst nature, hunting for second-hand treasures and watching/playing a good game of soccer.

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I would love to go on anyone of these rail trips.

Very informative. Please let us know more about sightseeing of Australia’s nature.

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South Coast trains offline after severe weather exposes NSW railway track's fragility

Illawarra rail commuters say the disruption of services on the South Coast is all too familiar after severe weather wreaked havoc on the line and halted trains between Waterfall and Bomaderry from Saturday.

Transport for NSW scrambled to arrange bus replacements with local private bus contractors stepping into to fill the void for stranded commuters.

Transport for NSW says trains will resume this morning between Kiama and the city in both directions, however they will run to a reduced weekend timetable.

Buses will continue to replace trains between Bomaderry and Kiama.

The department is urging commuters to spend time planning their journeys or consider working from home.

Tony Horneman from the Illawarra Rail Fail community group said the ongoing closure felt all too common.

"Down the South Coast the commuters have kind of got used to this," he said.

"We have a third world rail service on the South Coast line and most people have developed a Plan B, but the reality is not all of us can work from home.

"There's a lot of jobs where you have to be physically at work, like at Sydney Airport, so they have to come up with creative ideas."

He said driving a car just added to the gridlock, so residents had looked at "carpooling or catching a bus".

The South Coast line is electric for two tracks to Kiama where it becomes a single track diesel service.

Mr Horneman said during severe weather events the lack of investment in infrastructure became painfully evident.

"It just shows you how precarious the South Coast rail line has become and the fact that it is not durable to support the current volume of rail use by passengers and also freight," he said.

Commuters at Wollongong Station told the ABC Monday morning they were frustrated by the impact of the line closure on their ability to travel around the region.

One explained it had taken him an hour and a half to get from Thirroul to Dapto, a distance of 26 kilometres.

Others said they were used to the situation and said they already had other plans and were taking the changes with "a grain of salt".

Minister for the Illawarra Ryan Park said he has raised the issue with Transport Minister Jo Haylen.

"They're working to get that back online as quickly as possible because as a commuter city we know just how important that is," he said.

Transport for NSW has identified issues with the line at Wombarra, Scarborough, Port Kembla, the Macquarie Rivulet, Lilyvale, Coalcliff, Bomaderry and Bald Hill.

It says Sydney Trains has 250 workers carrying out repairs.

Buses will be stationed at Wollongong and Waterfall to supplement trains.

Counting the cost

The emotional toll caused by the severe weather over the last 48 hours is continuing to impact residents in the region.

Thirroul florist Kelly Jones had floodwaters rush through her business on Lawrence Hargrave Drive and then into her home, which is just behind the shop.

"It's been exhausting, emotional, and stressful," she said.

Ms Jones had monitored information from the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday and Friday and prepared as best she could.

"We did everything we could to prepare and then all we could do was watch, just watch the inevitable," she said.

Her shop was inundated, with the water escaping as quickly as it rushed in.

"It runs right through, and just leaves a lake of mud," Ms Jones said.

Growing up in Thirroul, Ms Jones said she was familiar with the flooding events the region has recorded, but the frequency and intensity of this event left her questioning everything.

"I'm unsure of the contributing factors. Could there be blockages, or perhaps creek and stormwater diversions are affecting it?" she said.

It was the third year in a row she had floodwaters through her property and the second consecutive year they had flowed through her business.

"I am uninsurable," Ms Jones said.

She added that since a 2019 Wollongong City Council flood plain study deemed the area flood prone, she had been unable to find an insurance company willing to give her cover.

"I put 30 submissions out for insurance for our house. I got six responses in total and only one would consider insuring me if I took flood off the insurance policy," Ms Jones said.

She said she found the advice around insurance "inconsistent" and difficult to navigate and she is urging state and federal government's to improve support and insurance options for small businesses impacted by recurring natural disasters.

"The loss of things is somewhat trivial. It's just the exhaustion and so much effort that has to go into cleaning and repairing ."

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NRL: Wests Tigers v Broncos

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NRL: Wests Tigers v Brisbane Broncos

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Attendees are encouraged to plan their trip and consider all the available travel options ahead of time.

Trains run regularly to Leumeah on the T8 Airport & South Line.

Remember, you'll need to use an Opal card or contactless payment card/device when travelling on public transport to and from the event. Register your details online at Opal or via the  Opal Travel app ahead of time.

If you’re driving, travel with your group and use nearby local parking. Allow extra travel time as traffic will be heavier than usual as fans travel to the stadium. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com .

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You can use an Opal card  for all modes of public transport in Sydney and surrounding regions, including metro, trains, buses, ferries and light rail.

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Sydney Metro services are high-frequency, driverless trains running between Tallawong Station and Chatswood Station.

Metro services start from the early morning running every 10 minutes until late. Change at Epping for a train to the City to connect with a T8 Airport & South Line to Leumeah.

For Metro service disruption information, check  trackwork and travel alerts  or plan your trip using the  Trip Planner .

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The closest station to Campbelltown Sports Stadium is Leumeah on the T8 Airport & South Line. The station is a short 100m walk from the stadium.

Weekend trackwork is taking place from  2am Saturday 27 April to 2am Monday 29 April  on the following lines and may affect how you travel to and from the event. Plan ahead using the  Trip Planner .

• City Circle : Trains may run to a changed timetable. You may need to change trains to continue your journey.
• T1 North Shore Line : From 11.40pm Saturday to 5.30am Sunday, trains run to a changed timetable between Berowra or Hornsby and Wynyard only. Change at Wynyard for a City Circle train or the light rail to continue your journey.
• T1 Western Line : Buses replace trains between Penrith, Richmond and Granville. Trains run to a changed timetable between Granville and the City, then continue to T1 North Shore Line stations. Buses also run between some T1 Western Line stations and Tallawong. At Tallawong you can change for metro services to Epping, then change for a T9 Northern Line train to the City. From 10.40pm Saturday to 5.30am Sunday, buses replace all trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run between Granville and Ashfield only, to a changed timetable. Change at Strathfield for express buses to Central, or change at Ashfield for buses stopping all-stations towards Central.
• T2 Inner West & Leppington Line : Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and the City via Granville, then continue to T1 North Shore Line stations. You will need to change trains if travelling to Circular Quay, St James or Museum. From 10.40pm Saturday to 5.30am Sunday, buses replace all trains between Ashfield and Central. Trains run to a changed timetable between Leppington and Ashfield via Granville. Change at Strathfield for express buses to Central, or change at Ashfield for buses stopping all-stations towards Central.
• T3 Bankstown Line : On Saturday from 2am to 9.30am, buses replace trains between Bankstown and Sydenham. Trains run between Liverpool or Lidcombe and Bankstown, and between Sydenham and the City, some to a changed timetable.
• T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line : Buses replace trains between Cronulla and Sutherland. Trains run between Waterfall, Sutherland and Bondi Junction, to a changed timetable. On Saturday from 11.30pm to 2.20am, buses also replace trains between Waterfall and Hurstville. Trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable.
• T5 Cumberland Line : Buses replace trains between Richmond and Granville. T2 Leppington Line trains run between Leppington and the City via Granville.
• T9 Northern Line : From 10.40pm Saturday to 5.30am Sunday, buses replace trains between Strathfield and Central. Trains run between Hornsby and Strathfield, some to a changed timetable.
• Blue Mountains Line : Buses replace trains between Penrith and Granville. Trains from Penrith to Blue Mountains Line stations run up to 45 minutes later than the normal timetable. Bathurst trains continue to run between Bathurst and Central, to a changed timetable. If you are travelling to Lithgow to connect with NSW TrainLink Regional Coaches please call 132 232 to confirm departure times. Buses also replace T1 Western Line trains between Penrith, Richmond and Granville. From 10.40pm Saturday to 5.30am Sunday, buses replace trains between Penrith and Central.
• Central Coast & Newcastle Line : Most trains run between Central Coast & Newcastle Line stations and Strathfield only. Change trains at Strathfield to continue your journey. On Saturday from 6.50pm to 5am Sunday, buses replace trains between Newcastle Interchange and Hornsby. T9 Northern Line trains run to a changed timetable between Hornsby and Strathfield or Central. From 10.40pm to 5.30am, buses also replace trains between Strathfield and Central.
• South Coast Line : On Saturday from 3am to 11am, buses replace trains between Port Kembla, Dapto and Waterfall. You may need to change buses to continue your journey. Trains run between Bomaderry, Kiama and Dapto, to a changed timetable. On Saturday from 11.30pm to 2.20am, buses replace trains between Waterfall and Hurstville. Trains run between South Coast Line stations and Waterfall only, to a changed timetable. T4 Illawarra Line trains run between Hurstville and Bondi Junction, some to a changed timetable.

Trackwork is carried out on an ongoing basis to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the Sydney Trains network. For train service disruption information, check  trackwork and travel alerts  or plan your trip using the  Trip Planner .

Busabout bus services operate in the Campbelltown and Macarthur region. Regular routes 870, 871, 872, 879 and 881 stop within walking distance of the stadium.

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L1 Dulwich Hill Line light rail services run between Central Station (Grand Concourse) and Dulwich Hill via Darling Harbour and the Inner West. Services run regularly from 6am to 11pm daily, and until midnight on Fridays. Plan your trip using  Trip Planner .

L2 Randwick and L3 Kingsford Lines

L2 Randwick light rail services run between Circular Quay and Randwick via Central Station (Chalmers Street) and L3 Kingsford line services run between Circular Quay and Juniors Kingsford via Central Station (Chalmers Street). Services run regularly from 5am to 1am daily, plan your trip using Trip Planner .

From Central change for a train service to Leumeah on the T8 Airport & South Line.

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Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching Campbelltown Stadium as fans travel to and from the game so allow extra travel time.

For the latest traffic information check traffic alerts or download a real-time traffic app .

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For details of taxi networks servicing the Sydney area, visit Transport Operators .

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Parking is available at Leumeah train station commuter car park via Airds Road and Plough Inn Road, you can then access the stadium via the Leumeah Station pedestrian link. There's limited street parking off Old Leumeah Road, Leumeah.

See Campbelltown Stadium's parking site map .

Visit Campbelltown City Council for more details on nearby parking locations.

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