Puffing Billy Railway introduces an exciting new experience under the stars; Twilight Trains, operating every Thursday evening from 10 October 2024.

Offering a 3.5-hour return journey from Belgrave to Lakeside, the Twilight Train is perfect for those looking to experience the charm of Puffing Billy at dusk. Passengers can take in breathtaking views of the Dandenong Ranges while sitting on the carriage sill*, their legs dangling, as they travel to the Lakeside Visitor Centre, surrounded by the soft, fading light of the day.

Passengers sitting with their legs dangling over the carriages sills in one of Puffing Billy's open side carriages. They are looking at the camera and smiling.

Once at Lakeside, passengers can relax at the Railway Café, where a full menu and drinks bar featuring a selection of local beers, wines, and ciders are available before the return journey. Alternatively, beat the queue by pre-ordering a grazing box or classic scones and tea to enjoy at your leisure.

Visitors to the centre can also explore the gift shop, delve into the Lakeside Hall Museum, home to a collection of expertly curated railway artefacts including Puffing Billy Railway's very first locomotive, 3A, or wander through the picturesque Emerald Lake Park precinct.

When it’s time to return, passengers will once again soak in the magic of steam train travel and the serenity of twilight descending over the lush landscapes at a time of day rarely offered to the public.

* No person will be allowed to sit on the carriage sill on the return journey.

The Lakeside Hall Museum, located within the Puffing Billy Lakeside Visitor Centre. Puffing Billy's original locomotive 3A can be seen sitting on a plinth, as can a variety of other historic assets and interpretive displays.

  • DATES

    Every Thursday evening
    10 October to 12 December 2024

  • DURATION

    Approx. 3.5 hours

  • DEPARTS FROM

    BELGRAVE STATION

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TIMETABLE

ticket prices

Ticket type TICKET PRICE
Family (2 adults and 2 children)$155.00
Adult (16 years+)$62.00
Concession*$50.00
Child (4-15 years)$31.00
Infant (0-3 years)$0.00

*Concession fares are available to Australian bearers of Health Care, Student, Seniors, Companion, Pensioner Card or New Zealand Gold Card.

DINING OPTIONS

DINNER AT THE RAILWAY CAFE

The Lakeside Visitor Centre's family-friendly Railway Café offers a relaxed indoor and outdoor setting surrounded by green rainforest trees and lush ferns. With something for eveyone, our tasty menu offers options for both adults and kids.

The Railway Cafe will be open late, offering our full cafe menu until 15 minutes prior to the train's departure for its return trip to Belgrave station.

As a full licensed venue, our drinks bar is also stocked with a local line-up of beer, wine and cider varieties.

CLASSIC BEEF BURGER - 180g of char grilled beef with cos lettuce, dill pickles, white onion and American cheese, topped with burger sauce and ketchup, served with fries.

PRE-ORDER A GRAZING BOX

Grazing boxes are available for pre-order with your tickets and can be collected at the ticket booth at the Lakeside Visitor Centre.

Puffing Billy Grazing Box.

Please note

  • Grazing Boxes are non-refundable nor transferrable.
  • Grazing Boxes are subject to availability.
  • Bookings for Grazing Boxes close 24 hours prior to the day of travel.
  • Where selected advertised items cannot be secured or are out of stock, an item close to the original product will be provided.

Pre-order Classic Scones and Tea

Scones with jam and cream.

After a scenic steam train journey from Belgrave to Lakeside, sit down at the Railway Cafe and enjoy our Classic Scones and Tea! Once your tastebuds are satisfied, get busy exploring the Lakeside Hall Museum before it's time to board your train for the return trip!
CLASSIC SCONES AND TEA$12.00 per person

Please note:

  • Classic Scones and Tea is non-refundable nor transferrable.
  • Bookings for Classic Scones and Tea close at 12 pm on the day prior to travel.
  • Classic Scones and Tea  is subject to availability.
  • No alterations can be made to the Classic Scones and Tea.
  • Where selected advertised items cannot be secured or are out of stock, an item close to the original product will be provided.

Carriage Hire

Young Family Waving Onboard

Perfect for reconnecting with loved ones on a multigenerational trip, catching up with friends, a surprise marriage proposal, a birthday party, or engagement celebrations! Our exclusive carriage hire offers a unique outdoor experience full of adventure, enjoy the privacy and comfort of your own exclusive carriage with family or friends.
CARRIAGE HIRE$1,700.00

Carriage Hire cost includes:

  • Train journey for up to 28 people
  • A premium railway experience in the comfort of a private carriage

Carriage hire is available for trains from Belgrave to Lakeside return only.

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    (03) 9757 0700

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