Heritage Train - Warwick to Stanthorpe - Return Train only tour

Warwick to Stanthorpe - Return Train only tour

By Downs Explorer

Date and time

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM AEST

Location

Warwick Railway Station

Brosnan Cres Warwick, QLD 4370 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 10 hours

Warwick to Stanthorpe - Return (Train only)


About these events

Adult (14+) $140 Child (2-14) $90

Itinery:-

0730 - Arrive at Warwick Station

0800 - Train Departs for Stanthorpe

1030 - Arrive at Stanthorpe Station ( morning tea is available on the station and included in your ticket)

15:45 - Depart Stanthorpe destination to Warwick

Depart Warwick Station at 08:00am for a leisurely heritage train trip to Stanthorpe, arriving at 10:30am.

After easing into the uphill sections between Warwick (1,492ft), and Silverwood (1,913ft), we leave civilisation and wind up past sandstone ruins of Spring and Mineral Creek bridges before a short stop to check the locomotive before passing through the two tunnels on the line.

After this brief pause, it’s time to enjoy the spectacular views as we climb the Silverwood range to Dalveen where we pass The Summit (3,035ft), the highest QR station. Since leaving Warwick, we have risen 1,543 feet in the space of 32 miles. After passing The Summit we coast down into Stanthorpe.

Please note…

Please plan to arrive at the Warwick Railway Station, Brosnan Cres, Warwick at least 30 minutes before departure.

Relevant Travel Details:

  • A kiosk selling tea, coffee and alcoholic beverages and snacks is available on the train. Although we have eftpos available, we do pass through some black spots. Please have cash available for this if necessary. We also have raffle tickets on the train, cash sale only.

We make every endeavor to ensure that the tour will operate as advertised. Unfortunately, this may not always be possible owing to unforeseen circumstances such as total fire bans or mechanical failures. In such events we reserve the right to make whatever changes are necessary, without compensation. However, any changes made will only be after we have exhausted all reasonable efforts to provide the tour as advertised.

  • Where steam is unavailable, SDSR will replace it with the Heritage Diesel Locomotive.
  • Some services may cancel at short notice. You will be notified by email and refunded automatically (in most cases).

If you would like to sit in a carriage with friends that have booked tickets separately from you, email events@downsexplorer.org.au at least a week prior to your tour to let us know the name the tickets were booked in, trip details and order number. If you do not let us know, you may be seated in separate carriages.

• Please bring a copy of your email issued ticket for all family members, either printed or on your phone.

• Times shown on brochures are subject to approval of the relevant authorities and could differ on the day. Correct times will be advised on your tickets or by special email.

• We appreciate all feedback, good or bad. Make contact via: "email to: events@downsexplorer.org.au"

Membership:

We are a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. Consider becoming a member to keep up to date on events, progress and general news. Membership is $30 and can be arranged via our website: "www.downsexplorer.org.au/membership".

If you have any further questions, Email us events@downsexplorer.org.au

Frequently asked questions

You wish to sit with friend...

Please email us (do not phone) with your name, their name and your seating request. bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

You need to cancel or change your booking...

Please go to the email with your ticket and you will find there is a refund option. Follow the procedures to secure your refund. If you would like to rebook then go online at the Downs Explorer website and book the tour you would prefer. bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

You have a food related question...

Please email us (do not phone) with your name the date of your tour and your specific requests. bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

Other questions...

Please email us with your question... bookings@downsexplorer.org.au

Organised by

The Downs Explorer is a not for profit, volunteer run and managed Heritage Railway group based in Warwick Queensland, Australia.

We offer the widest range of main line heritage and sight seeing rail tours in Australia and operate in the most beautiful part of Australia, the famous Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Queensland.

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