Australian Railway Historical Society
(ACT Division)

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General Correspondence: P.O. Box 1615, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
Street Address: Queanbeyan Railway Station, Henderson Rd, Queanbeyan
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-3pm
Bookings Phone: (02) 6284 2790   Facsimile: (02) 6284 2791
Email: trains@trains.org.au

Train Trips and Tours 2008
(Updated 7 September 2009)

This calendar lists, month-by-month, all services planned at this time. While most 2008 services are listed, our long-distance train program for next year is still under development - this list of services will be updated when details are available.

In addition to the calendar below, we also have our trains listed by categories (for example, steam trains, diesel, day trips, overnight tours, etc).
See: General Information on Train Trips and Tours

DateNameFeaturesStation Stops
September
2008
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Sun 21stBungendore Market Day
Train
Classic vintage train including veteran steam or diesel engine, scenic travel and onboard light refreshments, and time to enjoy Bungendore marketsCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Sat 27thTulip Time ExpressComfortable rail travel and scenic journey with onboard refreshments to the tulip festival and gardens. Tour options available.Canberra/Queanbeyan – Bowral/Mittagong/Picton
Sun 28th'Tin Hare' Rail MotorSample some nostalgia by travelling aboard this veteran diesel rail motorCanberra – Fyshwick shuttle
Tues 30thSchool Holiday
Rail Motor
Old-fashioned rail motor travel through the Molonglo Gorge, through tunnels and over bridgesCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
October
2008
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Thurs 2ndSchool Holiday Bungendore TrainClassic vintage train including veteran steam, scenic travel and onboard light refreshmentsCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Tues 7thSchool Holiday
Rail Motor
Old-fashioned rail motor travel through the Molonglo Gorge, through tunnels and over bridgesCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Thurs 9thSchool Holiday Bungendore TrainClassic vintage train including veteran steam, scenic travel and onboard light refreshmentsCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Sat 11thRailRoad RestaurantEnjoy a three-course evening meal while travelling through scenic countryside.Canberra – Bungendore
Sun 19thBungendore Market Day
Train
Classic vintage train including veteran steam or diesel engine, scenic travel and onboard light refreshments, and time to enjoy Bungendore marketsCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Sun 26th'Tin Hare' Rail MotorSample some nostalgia by travelling aboard this veteran diesel rail motorCanberra – Fyshwick shuttle
November
2008
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Sat 8thRailRoad RestaurantEnjoy a three-course evening meal while travelling through scenic countryside.Canberra – Bungendore
Sun 16thBungendore Spring
Fair Train
Classic vintage train including veteran steam or diesel engine, scenic travel and onboard light refreshments, and time to enjoy Bungendore marketsCanberra/Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Sat 29thChristmas Party Dinner DanceEnjoy fine food, dancing at Tarago and onboard, and travel scenic countryside. Sorry, we are unable to take any further bookings for this train.Canberra – Tarago
Sun 30th'Tin Hare' Rail MotorSample some nostalgia by travelling aboard this veteran diesel rail motorCanberra – Fyshwick shuttle
December
2008
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Sat 6thChristmas Party Dinner DanceEnjoy fine food, dancing at Tarago and onboard, and travel scenic countryside. Please note: this trip is now fully booked.Canberra – Tarago
Sun 7thSanta SpecialEnjoy travelling in a Christmas-atmosphere heritage train hauled by one of veteran diesel locomotives.Canberra / Queanbeyan – Bungendore
Sat 13thChristmas Party Dinner DanceEnjoy fine food, dancing at Tarago and onboard, and travel scenic countryside. Sorry, we are unable to take any further bookings for this train.Canberra – Tarago
Wed 31stNew Year's Eve SpecialEnjoy a leisurely daytime run to Sydney aboard the Federal City Express, see the fireworks spectacular and return home in sleeping car comfort.Canberra / Queanbeyan – Sydney

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