3 PUFFING BILLY STEAM RAILWAY

Train in Autumn

Train host aboard the Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train

Location: Belgrave, Victoria, Australia

Enjoy a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest steam railway and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world. Travel 24 kilometers through the beautiful forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave.

Puffing Billy is the last of the experimental narrow-gauge railway lines built at the turn of the 20th century, and easily accessible by public transport from Melbourne. Tours are offered by all major day tour operators. 

The open-sided carriages are the best way to see the stunning views. You can catch the train at any of the stations along the way, or watch the train go by from one of the stations' refreshment rooms.

Travel in the heritage enclosed dining carriages onboard the daily 'Steam and Cuisine Luncheon Train'. Savour three courses or graze over a Natter Platter. Alternatively, travel on the 'Dinner and Dance Train', available most Friday and Saturday evenings. 

Special Events at Puffing Billy

- Day out with Thomas in Autumn and Spring - see 'Thomas the Tank Engine' live in steam and enjoy the 'Thomas and Fat Controller' pantomime along with other activities at Puffing Billy's Emerald Town Station (bookings essential).

- The Annual Puffing Billy Great Train Race - race against Puffing Billy and see if you can beat this veteran steam train in this popular 13.2 kilometre fun run. The Great Train Race takes place on the first Sunday in May every year. Places are limited, with competitors entering online through Puffing Billy's website. 

- Themed night trains - Murder on the Puffing Billy Express and Jazz on Puffing Billy Railway (bookings essential).