Head west for a glimpse of Hunter Valley Wine Country through the towns of Lochinvar, Allandale. This is a perfect trip for those who don’t want to be too far from the action of Hunter Valley Steamfest as the return trip takes just over an hour.
Branxton Excursions are a steam pull/diesel push journey.
As there is no ability for the steam engine to turn around at Branxton, the engine and carriages arrive and depart in the same order. This means the steam locomotive will pull the journey from Maitland to Branxton and will then be at the rear and push the return journey from Branxton to Maitland with the assistance of a heritage diesel engine.
Note: Locomotives, destinations and final timetable is subject to change without notice. Seat selection is preference only as carriages may vary.
Due to the Heritage Nature of the locomotives, prams and wheelchairs are unable to be take on the train. A wheelchair and pram enclosure will be situated next to the ticketing tent and patrons able to utilise this for free over the weekend.
| TICKETS | STANDARD | GREEN STEAM |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $38 | $40 |
| Concession/Child | $36 | $38 |
| Child Under 5 | $34 | $36 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | $120 | $128 |
NOTE
Concession tickets apply to Age Pensioners, Seniors, Children Under 17, Government Pension (including people with a disability) and Companion Card Holders.
Child tickets apply to children 5-17 years old inclusive.
Children under the age of two years do not require a ticket provided they sit on parent or guardians lap and do not take a seat. If you choose not to purchase a ticket for an infant they will not be entitled to any inclusions on the specialty journeys.
Family tickets include two adults and two children.
GREEN STEAM
As a part of Hunter Valley Steamfest rail program, customers are provided with the opportunity to purchase ‘green steam’ train tickets. ‘Green Steam’ is an initiative to help offset the carbon emissions produced by the rail operations of Hunter Valley Steamfest, by customers optionally adding $2 to the cost of their train ticket.
Customers are also able to opt out of the $2 donation.
| JOURNEY | DEPARTS | TIME | ARRIVES | TIME | PURCHASE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 9.00am | Maitland | 10.00am | |
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 10.30am | Maitland | 11.30am | |
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 11.50am | Maitland | 12.55pm | |
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 1.20pm | Maitland | 2.20pm | |
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 2.40pm | Maitland | 3.40pm |
| JOURNEY | DEPARTS | TIME | ARRIVES | TIME | PURCHASE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 11.20am | Maitland | 12.20pm | |
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 12.50pm | Maitland | 1.50pm | |
| Branxton (Return) | Maitland | 2.10pm | Maitland | 3.20pm |
Head west for a glimpse of Hunter Valley Wine Country through the towns of Lochinvar, Allandale and Greta. This is a perfect trip for those who don’t want to be too far from the action of Hunter Valley Steamfest as the return trip takes just over an hour.
Branxton Excursions are a steam pull/diesel push journey.
As there is no ability for the steam engine to turn around at Branxton, the engine and carriages arrive and depart in the same order. This means the steam locomotive will pull the journey from Maitland to Branxton and will then be at the rear and push the return journey from Branxton to Maitland with the assistance of a heritage diesel engine.
Note: Locomotives, destinations and final timetable is subject to change without notice. Seat selection is preference only as carriages may vary.
| Ticket | Standard | Green Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | $38.00 | $40.00 |
| Concession/Child | $36.00 | $38.00 |
| Child Under 5 | $34.00 | $36.00 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) | $120.00 | $128.00 |
NOTE
Concession tickets apply to Age Pensioners, Seniors, Children Under 17, Government Pension (including people with a disability) and Companion Card Holders.
Child tickets apply to children 5-17 years old inclusive.
Children under the age of two years do not require a ticket provided they sit on parent or guardians lap and do not take a seat. If you choose not to purchase a ticket for an infant they will not be entitled to any inclusions on the specialty journeys.
Family tickets include two adults and two children.
GREEN STEAM
As a part of Hunter Valley Steamfest rail program, customers are provided with the opportunity to purchase ‘green steam’ train tickets. ‘Green Steam’ is an initiative to help offset the carbon emissions produced by the rail operations of Hunter Valley Steamfest, by customers optionally adding $2.00 to the cost of their train ticket.
Customers are also able to opt out of the $2.00 donation.
