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Best Nostalgic & Fun Train Trips

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Picnic Train departing Swanbank

Updated: May 14, 2025

Take a trip back in time with these nostalgic train rides in south east Queensland, travelling on board vintage carriages, departing and arriving at historic train stations. Included is a high tea trip on an old rail motor, train trips with pets and even a Sunday ride on miniature model trains.

Swanbank Collier Train Ride
Picnic Train Bundamba
All aboard the vintage diesel train for a nostalgic return train ride departing from historic Swanbank's charming refurbished station
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Silver Bullet High Tea
Silver Bullet High Tea
All aboard the vintage Silver Bullet Railmotor for a gourmet high tea journey through the beautiful Mary Valley
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Heritage Train Rides
Carraiges of Woodfors Railway at Woodford Station platform
All aboard the Woodford Railway for a Heritage Train Ride. departing every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month,
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Dog friendly Vintage Train Ride
Mary Valley Rattler
Pets can join their owners for SEQ's favourite vintage train trip through the beautiful Mary Valley
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Grandchester Model Steam Railway
Passengers riding model steam train Grandchester Model Steam Railway Ipswich
Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway
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