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STEAM TRAIN SHUTTLES TO GLENLOTH 10.30am and 11am - SATURDAY 11

Please not that there has been a change in the steam train shuttles from Wycheproof to Glenloth from 11am and 12 midday to 10.30am and 11.30am due to staffing requirements. Please ensure you are ready to board the train on Broadway 15 minutes prior to departure. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding train. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Wycheproof Community Resource Centre 03 5493 7455 or at the information booth located in the rotunda at the front of the post office on the day.

 

To book your place on the Steaming Up Broadway charter complete the form in the program flyer

DOWNLOAD TRAIN BOOKING FORM HERE or see Steam Rail Victoria website.

BOOK NOW BY CALLING 03 54937 455 or email mwcrc@bigpond.net.au.

Steam Train Timetable

Friday 10 October 2008

10pm Departs Southern Cross Sation, Melbourne

Saturday 11 October 2008

7.30am Arrive Charlton

8.00am Depart Charlton

8.45am Arrive Wycheproof

Sunday 12 October 2008

Midday Depart Wycheproof

8.00pm Arrive Southern Cross Station, Melbourne

Train & Package Information

Sleeping Passengers
One and two berth sleeping compartments are available with optional air-conditioned cabins. Accommodation is provided while train is moving on Friday night and when stationary in Wycheproof on Saturday. Fare includes all linen provisions and return passage from Southern Cross Station

Sitting Passengers
Sitting passenger compartments for 2-3 overnight passengers. Sleeping accommodation is on four seater padded seat while train is moving on Friday night and when train is stationary in Wycheproof on Saturday night. Alternative Saturday night accomodation is available on request (fee applies).

Train Facilities
Food & beverages
The train is fitted with a buffet car serving snacks, soft drink and alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices. Passengers may bring their own food and soft drinks.
BYO alcohol is not permitted.

Bicycle cartage $20
Bicycle cartage is available in a storage car. Bookings are essential. This includes entry in the Huff ‘n’ Puff & King of Mountain Duathlon.

Early Bird Special
Save $20 for each return passenger ticket purchased before 31/8/08.

Options

Meals Option $65 (Valued at $80)
Saturday cooked breakfast
Saturday lunch pack with drink
Saturday evening two course dinner
Sunday cooked breakfast
Sunday lunch pack with drink

Entertainment Option $75 (Valued at $100)
Music on the Mount
Paddock to Port and Steam Train photographic exhibitions
Willandra Museum
Historic Court House
Steam Train Shuttle to Glenloth
Hamper Raffle Ticket
‘I climbed Mt Wycheproof’ certificate
Nullawil shuttle, historic tractor display and museum
Boomerang Lessons and Championship Entry
Charlton Rotary Art Show
Charlton Golden Grains Museum
Million Bushell Silo tour

R761

Train Specifications - Steam locomotive R761 & Diesel Locomotive S313

SLEEPER CARRIAGES –100 PASSENGERS

Air-Conditioned
‘Werribee’ & ‘Indi’
2 cars, each sleeping 20
Twin berth cabins
Beds fold up for seating in cabin
Wooden carriage

Non Air-Conditioned
‘Coliban’ & ‘Inman’
2 cars, each sleeping 20
Twin berth cabins
Beds fold up for seating in cabin
Wooden carriage

Ex Southern Aurora Sleeper Carriage
1 car, sleeps 20
Single berth cabins
Bed folds up for seating in cabin
Steel carriage
Icon carriage

SITTING CARRIAGES

Sitting carriages have compartments with seating for up to eight people. Each compartment sleeps one on each seat with another (if desperate) on the floor. Passengers are required to provide own bedding and lilo if desired.

1BCE
5 compartments
Seating for 40 passengers
Steam Locomotive equipment

500AK
7 compartments
Seating for up to 56 passengers

600AK
8 compartments
Seating for up to 64 passengers

14BRS
Buffet car
6 compartments
Seating for up to 48 passengers

 

Sponsorship Update

Steaming Up Broadway is a festival initiated by volunteers. The working party for this festival are thankful for all the support received.

Government Partners

Premier Sponsor

Gold Sponsorship

Silver Sponsors

Living Market & Expo Sponsors

Festival Donor

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