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Best Nostalgic & Fun Train Trips

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Updated: Sep 18, 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.

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Swanbank Collier Train Ride

All aboard the vintage diesel train for a nostalgic return train ride departing from historic Swanbank's charming refurbished station

Silver Bullet High Tea

All aboard the vintage Silver Bullet Railmotor for a unique old-fashioned high tea journey through the beautiful Mary Valley

Heritage Train Rides

All aboard the Woodford Railway for a Heritage Train Ride, departing every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Dog friendly Vintage Train Ride

Two dogs in front of the Mary Valley Rattler

Pets can join their owners for SEQ's favourite vintage train trip through the beautiful Mary Valley

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