Victorian Goldfields Railway

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Victorian Goldfields Railway Members of the Castlemaine and Maldon Railway Preservation Society proudly operate the Victorian Goldfields Railway.

Running through the Goldfields of Central Victoria, the Victorian Goldfields Railway brings the experience of Steam Train Travel to life. Operating services every Friday and Sunday, you'll love you experience on the Victorian Goldfields Railway

🍺🚂 Limited seats have just opened for Ales on Rails on Saturday 14 November!This could be YOU riding on the great and mi...
03/11/2026

🍺🚂 Limited seats have just opened for Ales on Rails on Saturday 14 November!

This could be YOU riding on the great and mighty K160 with tasty beverage!

Enjoy a great day out with good company, local ales and a heritage train ride through the Goldfields.
These extra seats are limited, so if you’ve been waiting for your chance to climb aboard, now’s the time—once they’re booked, they’re gone!

🎟️ Book your seat now: https://www.vgr.com.au/ales-on-rails

Tag your crew and don’t miss out!

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🚂 Diesels, tractors and a whole lot of Goldfields fun—MAVEC weekend is one for the whole crew!Saturday: Drive to the ral...
29/10/2026

🚂 Diesels, tractors and a whole lot of Goldfields fun—MAVEC weekend is one for the whole crew!

Saturday: Drive to the rally and get behind the controls of a Y Class diesel, with a T Class diesel on display to explore.
Sunday: Climb aboard the train to Muckleford and check out the rally and tractor pull. 🚜

🎟️ Weekend tickets will only be available at the stations on the day, so come along and get ready for a weekend full of railway action!
Visit https://www.vgr.com.au/mavec-1

Tag someone who’d love a go at driving a diesel, and share this post with your rally crew! 👇

Unfortunately, due to a fault with our Steam Locomotive, The Goldfields Explorer Train on Friday 30th October will be ha...
29/10/2026

Unfortunately, due to a fault with our Steam Locomotive, The Goldfields Explorer Train on Friday 30th October will be hauled by one of heritage Diesel Locomotives.

We anticipate the steam locomotive will be available to haul the Services over the weekend.

We’d like to apologise for any inconvenienced caused. If you need to contact us, please do so via our website:
https://www.vgr.com.au/contact-us

🎶🚂 The Folkie Steam Train is nearly full—and the last seats are up for grabs! Don’t be the one hearing about it afterwar...
26/10/2026

🎶🚂 The Folkie Steam Train is nearly full—and the last seats are up for grabs!

Don’t be the one hearing about it afterwards: jump aboard for live folk music, a heritage train ride through the Goldfields, and a carriage swap at Muckleford so you can catch both acts. Add a drink from the onboard bar and you’ve got a festival experience that’s hard to beat!

The train departs Maldon Station Saturday 31 October at 1pm or 3pm. Seats are limited, so get your crew together and book before they’re gone!

🎟️ Grab one before it's too late: https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/ride-the-folkie-steam-train/

Your festival soundtrack is getting a steam-powered upgrade! 🎻🚂 Swap the crowd for a carriage and catch live folk music ...
22/10/2026

Your festival soundtrack is getting a steam-powered upgrade! 🎻🚂

Swap the crowd for a carriage and catch live folk music as the Folkie Steam Train rolls through the Goldfields!

With two bands in each heritage carriage, a carriage swap at Muckleford so you can enjoy both acts, and a bar onboard, this is a festival experience with its own rhythm.

Saturday 31 October: choose the 1–2pm or 3–4pm trip from Maldon Station. Festival ticket holders can use FOLKIE2026 for a discounted fare. Each trip is limited to 40 passengers, so gather your crew and book your seats!

🎟️ Details and booking: https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/ride-the-folkie-steam-train/

Tag your festival ride partner below! 👇

Celebrate Seniors Festival 2026 and make your way to Castlemaine for a memorable steam train adventure! 🚂Any Friday or S...
20/10/2026

Celebrate Seniors Festival 2026 and make your way to Castlemaine for a memorable steam train adventure! 🚂

Any Friday or Sunday in October, climb aboard the Goldfields Explorer Steam Train, departing from Platform 3 at Castlemaine Railway Station.

Seniors can also enjoy 15% off online bookings throughout October with promo code SENIORS26.
The discount applies to both Excursion and First Class travel. Please present your Seniors Card at check-in. This offer can’t be used with any other offer.

Plan your trip and book your Goldfields Explorer ride! 🎟️

BOOK HERE: https://www.vgr.com.au/seniors-festival

🎶🚂 All aboard the Folkie Steam Train! Make your Maldon Folk Festival weekend extra memorable with live music on a herita...
15/10/2026

🎶🚂 All aboard the Folkie Steam Train!

Make your Maldon Folk Festival weekend extra memorable with live music on a heritage train winding through the Goldfields. Enjoy two bands in two heritage carriages, swap carriages at Muckleford to catch both acts, and grab a drink from the onboard bar as the scenery rolls by.
What a one-of-a-kind festival venue!

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
🕐 Departures from Maldon Station: 1–2pm or 3–4pm

🎟️ Limited to 40 passengers per trip.
Festival ticket holders can use code FOLKIE2026 for a discounted fare.
Arrive about 15 minutes before departure.

Book your seat before they’re gone: https://www.maldonfolkfestival.com/ride-the-folkie-steam-train/

13/10/2026

What a sight—and sound—to have the mighty K160 back in steam and running again! 🚂💨

During the school holidays, this glorious locomotive powered past in a billowing cloud of steam, showing off the strength, spectacle and unmistakable character that make heritage rail so special.
The whistle, the chuff of the engine and that dramatic drive-by made for an unforgettable moment for train fans of every age.
What a joy to see K160 back where it belongs: out on the rails and sharing its steam power with everyone! 🙌

Want to experience the magic for yourself?
Hop aboard the Goldfields Explorer and make your own railway memories, book your ticket here: https://www.vgr.com.au/goldfields-explorer 🎟️

🚂 THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR E371 BEGINS! 🚂After decades on display at Maldon, an incredible piece of Victorian railway histor...
08/10/2026

🚂 THE NEXT CHAPTER FOR E371 BEGINS! 🚂

After decades on display at Maldon, an incredible piece of Victorian railway history is set to begin a new journey back towards operation.

The Victorian Goldfields Railway is excited to announce that our 1892-built E371 0-6-2 tank locomotive is the next steam locomotive we are aiming to restore to operational condition.

E371 has a remarkable history. After serving its working life and being withdrawn from service, attempts were made to restore the locomotive in the 1980s. Significant damage to the frame and boiler ultimately prevented those efforts from progressing, and E371 has remained preserved as a static display.

Now, we want to bring E371 back to life. ❤️

The first step is to raise $50,000 to get the restoration project underway — and every dollar raised will be matched by the Victorian Goldfields Railway Society.

That means your support can go twice as far towards helping this incredible locomotive return to steam. 🚂🔥

🔧 Restoration to operational condition
❤️ A unique piece of Victorian railway history
🚂 Help E371 return to the rails

YOU CAN HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN.

Find out more about E371, follow the restoration journey and make a donation at:

https://www.e371-restoration.com.au/donations-and-sponsorship

Let’s bring E371 back to life! 🚂🔥

Black & White photo credit: John Thompson

🚨 LAST-MINUTE SPOTS HAVE JUST OPENED! 🍺ALES ON RAILS – SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER is back on the menu… but these newly availabl...
05/10/2026

🚨 LAST-MINUTE SPOTS HAVE JUST OPENED! 🍺

ALES ON RAILS – SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER is back on the menu… but these newly available spots won’t last long!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us for this unique adults-only experience through the Victorian Goldfields, NOW is the time to book. 🍻

Hop aboard the Victorian Goldfields Railway and enjoy a fantastic day of heritage rail, great local beers, good food and beautiful Goldfields scenery as you travel between Castlemaine and Maldon.

🔥 LAST-MINUTE SPOTS AVAILABLE
📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
🍺 Ales on Rails
🚂 Castlemaine → Maldon
⚠️ LIMITED AVAILABILITY

These spots could disappear just as quickly as they appeared — don’t wait until it’s too late!

🎟️ BOOK NOW:
https://www.vgr.com.au/ales-on-rails

TAG your mates, make the call and get your group together — once these spots are gone, they’re GONE!

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Platform 3 Railway Station
Castlemaine, VIC
3450

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+61354706658

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