Twilight Train Ride
Hop aboard! It's time for a new adventure with Australia's legendary steam train, Puffing Billy. The beloved railway has introduced Twilight Trains – an enchanting new way for all the family to experience the historic steam train under a canopy of stars.
Starting on October 10, Twilight Trains will run every Thursday evening until December 12, and offer passengers a three-and-a-half-hour return journey from Belgrave to Lakeside.
Board one of Puffing Billy's open-side carriages and dangle your legs over the edge as you take in the bewitching views of the Dandenong Ranges at dusk. With the setting sun illuminating the surrounding landscape to the chug of the steam engine, could there be a more perfect way to spend an evening?
Find time to explore the Lakeside Visitor Centre, where you can grab a bite at the Railway Café. There's something for everyone, from local beers and wines to grazing boxes and classic scones with the team.
The Lakeside Hall Museum hosts a fascinating collection of railway artefacts, including Puffing Billy's original locomotive 3A. There's also the charming Emerald Lake Park precinct for a stroll if you prefer to keep your feet firmly on the ground.
Ticket prices for the Twilight Train range from $31 for children (aged four to 15) to $62 per adult (16 years plus), with a combo ticket for families of two adults and two children priced at $155.
For further information or to book a Twilight Train experience, visit the website here.
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