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Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
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STEAM TRAIN ADVENTURES
By Railco
Phone: 07 4091 4871

Tableland Express
“Roger” C17 1927 
Steam loco

Atherton to Herberton

4 and a half hours return trip

Departure: Platypus Park Atherton

This regular steam train run leaves Atherton’s Platypus Park (off Herberton Road on the southern side of town), passes wetlands and climbs Queensland’s steepest line.
Enjoy panoramic Tableland views, a 181m tunnel, Carrington Falls, huge cuttings and timber trestle bridges on your way to historic Herberton, the “village in the hills”.
While in Herberton, you can savour the historical flavour of this old tin mining village, browsing through its interesting shops and enjoying delicious things to eat.

Millstream Express
“Capella” D17 1925 
Steam loco

Ravenshoe to Tumoulin

One and a half hours return trip

Departure: Ravenshoe Railway Station 

This regular steam train run leaves Ravenshoe’s station, pulling its historic carriages through open bushland and across trestle bridges for the little siding of Tumoulin, at 960m (3160ft), the highest railway station in Queensland.
Ravenshoe is famous for its timber industry, and during WWII was a importing training camp for many soldiers before embarking for the Pacific war.
Ravenshoe is a picturesque country town, the highest in Queensland, and enjoys warm summers and crisp winters.

Departure Time: 2:30pm
Return Time:
       4:00pm

Days:
Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays   (Except Christmas & Good Friday)

Cost:     Adults: $11.00
Children (5-14): $05.50
           Under 5: FREE

Pensioner discounts and group charters available.
All prices include G.S.T.
Departure Time: 10:30am
Return Time:
         3:00pm

Days:
Wednesdays, Sundays, Public Holidays   (Except Christmas & Good Friday)

Cost:     Adults: $27.50
Children (5-14): $13.75
           Under 5: FREE

Pensioner discounts and group charters available.
All prices include G.S.T.


Chambers Wildlife Rainforest Lodges
Lake Eacham, Atherton Tablelands
Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
PH & Fax: 07 4095 3754 International: 61 7 4095 3754

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