Visit the Maitland Rail Museum marquee in the Rally Ground and talk to members of the Museum.
Go back in time to the early days when steam locomotives reigned supreme.
Expect to see displays of interesting old tools and artefacts, historic photographs, maps and timetables as well as an assortment of replica builders’ and other plates.
Maitland Rail Museum members will be on hand to answer your questions.
Take a 30 minute walking tour with the Maitland and District Historical Society to learn more about the Railway Station Precinct and surrounds, including the significance of the railway to the local area.
Tours are available at 11.30am and 2.00pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The walks cost $6 per person and include a printed brochure.
Walks depart from the Information Tent at the Maitland Railway Station precinct.
Take a trip through part of the world’s largest coal port, on a Journey to Kooragang Island around the Walsh Point Loop.
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Join us for a unique experience through the Hunter Valley, to the Mt Thorley (Saxonvale) coal loop.
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Take a scenic trip north to the historic town of Paterson.
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Offered as a one way trip, a Newcastle excursion is a perfect way to experience Steamfest.
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Head west for a glimpse of Hunter Valley Wine Country through the towns of Lochinvar, Allandale and Greta.
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The Port Waratah Coal journey will start in Maitland enroute to Newcastle, then around the Port Waratah loop before heading west back to Maitland.
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