Victorian Goldfields Railway, Heritage railway in Castlemaine, Australia.
The Victorian Goldfields Railway is a heritage rail line operating between Castlemaine and Maldon stations with restored steam locomotives and period carriages. The route passes through the central Victorian countryside in an area where gold mining once took place.
The line was built in 1884 and connected mining communities during Victoria's gold rush. Regular passenger services ran daily until the 1920s, when operations stopped.
The operating group maintains restored carriages and locomotives that reflect how rail travel evolved in Australia over many decades. Visitors traveling in these vintage vehicles experience the way passengers once journeyed through the countryside.
Scheduled services run on Wednesdays and Sundays with different carriage classes available through advance online booking. The round trip takes about two hours, so plan your timing accordingly.
Visitors can ride in locomotive cab seats during special events to experience how steam engines operate firsthand. This hands-on experience reveals the mechanics and skill involved in operating a working steam locomotive.
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