Melbourne to Tocumwal Steam Spectacular – July 4th 2026
July 4 @ 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Tocumwal Steam Spectacular – July 4th 2026
Steamrail Victoria invites you to join us for this exciting event of steam travel over the Murray River and into Tocumwal NSW!
Choose either our day/return from Melbourne, or two nights away in our beautifully restored sleeping carriages.
A tour not to be missed! – With an upcoming V/Line timetable change in late 2026, steam hauled day tours to Tocumwal may become more difficult for us to operate. We are uncertain whether we will be able to repeat this format in the future.
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Explore Tocumwal
Arriving into Tocumwal, take time to explore the lovely town on the banks of the Murray River. Surrounded by a stunning red gum forest, Tocumwal is an idyllic town by the banks of the magnificent Murray River. This historic town is steeped in fascinating railway and military heritage.
There are a number of dining options, including restaurants, cafes, and hotels. Please ensure you make lunch reservations in advance as there may be limited availability at local venues.
The river frontage and main street are a 15-minute walk from the station platform, where there are cafes & eateries for you to enjoy meals, plus a range of shopping opportunities to find a souvenir for your travels.
Take a walk over the bridge back into Victoria, along the beaches surrounded by Red Gum forest, or on the National Memorial WAAAF Creek Walk, honouring the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Airforce.
The Tocumwal Railway Heritage Museum will be open at the Station, and the Tocumwal Aviation Museum is a 40 minute walk from the town centre.
Option 1 – Melbourne to Tocumwal Day Tour – Saturday 4th July 2026
Join us on a rare day tour to Tocumwal behind Steam Locomotives, featuring A2 986, R761 and R711.
Departing Southern Cross Station at 7:45am, R761 & A2 986 will perform a fast run direct to Seymour in the morning, reminiscent of the golden age of the Victorian Railways and famous express trains like the Spirit of Progress and Albury Express. After the train departs Melbourne, settle into your compartment and listen to the engines work hard as we climb the infamous Glenroy Bank, through the northern suburbs and into regional Victoria. After passing through the volcanic plains surrounding Wallan, our train will climb to the summit of the Great Dividing Range at Heathcote Junction and pass through the familiar bushland of the North-East.
All passengers will have access to our Club Car ‘Moorabool’ with relaxed open seating and our Kiosk / Bar open throughout the journey.
On arrival into the historic railway town of Seymour, we will have a quick stop on the platform before the next leg of the journey. R761 will take the train solo from here, while A2 986 will be left in Seymour to be turned and watered by our volunteers. After departing Seymour we will head onto the plains of the Goulburn Valley and steam towards the Murray River. Arrival into Tocumwal will be at 12:46pm, where we will meet R711.
You will have time to explore Tocumwal at your leisure or dine at one of the many local spots. Please ensure you make lunch reservations in advance, as there may be limited availability at local venues.
After a pleasant stop just over the New South Wales border, the train will depart Tocumwal at 3:50pm, now being hauled by R711. At Seymour, A2 986 will be again attached to our train, before both locos work hard into the evening to lift us over the Great Dividing Range and back to Melbourne, arriving back into Southern Cross Station at 8:49pm.
Option 2 – Murray River Sleeping Car Adventure – Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2026
Steamrail Victoria invites you to join us for this exciting event of overnight travel in beautifully restored sleeping carriages. Experience a short and sweet weekend away, ‘Railway Style’.
—– Enquire Further about Option 2. (3 Day Trip) ——
TIMETABLE
<> PLEASE CHECK THE FINAL TIMES AS SHOWN ON YOUR SEATING ALLOCATION, WHICH WILL BE EMAILED AROUND 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOUR OPERATING.
Option 1 – Melbourne to Tocumwal Day Tour
(Saturday 4th July 2026)
Southern Cross Station (Plat. 3) – 7:45am
Seymour – 9:36am – 10:06am
Tocumwal – 12:46pm – 3:50pm
Seymour – 6:30pm – 7:00pm
Southern Cross Station – 8:49pm
PRICES
Option 1 – Melbourne to Tocumwal Day Tour
Excursion Class (Non-Air Conditioned Seating)
Premium Private Compartment $700 Comfortably seating 1 – 3 passengers, enjoy a more intimate heritage train travel experience.
Adult $210
SRV Member $185 Become a Steamrail Member to save – www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Under 17 $125
Under 3 $0 (Children under 3 years travel free, they must still hold a valid ticket, however they are not provided with a seat)
First Class (Air Conditioned Seating)
Adult $230
SRV Member $205 Become a Steamrail Member to save – www.steamrail.com.au/membership
Under 17 $140
Under 3 $0 (Children under 3 years travel free, they must still hold a valid ticket, however they are not provided with a seat)
Steamrail’s Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website.
CONTACT DETAILS
Steamrail Victoria Inc. (03) 9397 1953 (Business Hours only) info@steamrail.com.au
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