puffing billy | Events & Special Trains

Steam & Cuisine Wine Train

Experience wine tasting at its unique best! Puffing Billy Railway is proud to present the 2012 season of the 'Steam and Cuisine Wine Train'. Travel aboard this century-old steam train and taste local wines with a sumptuous three course dinner to match!

Day Out With Thomas

'Thomas the Tank Engine' returns to Puffing Billy in March and bookings are OPEN. See 'Thomas' in full steam at our EMERALD town station.....entertainment for the entire family!

Great Train Race 6 May 2012

Puffing Billy's Great Train Race isn’t simply a race amongst the competitors.The exciting challenge is competing against Puffing Billy through the hills and fern gullies of the picturesque Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park.

Jazz on Puffing Billy Railway

Jazz on Puffing Billy Railway will be trumpeting along with live Jazz music with the Mast Gully Quartet, great local wines and a dinner in the historic Nobelius Packing Shed.

Murder On The Puffing Billy Express

Join us for an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard the Puffing Billy evening dinner train special. This event is supported and acted by the Gemco Players Community Theatre.

Drive a Steam Train

Here is your opportunity to drive a steam locomotive along a winding, steeply graded narrow gauge railway, through a variety of scenery.

Santa Special

Santa is visiting Puffing Billy and very special trains have been organised so that Santa can meet as many families as possible. Travel aboard a delightfully decorated steam-hauled train for a journey through the beautiful Dandenong Ranges.

Weddings

Celebrate your wedding day as you journey in our heritage dining carriages before arriving at our historic venue, the Nobelius Packing Shed located near Emerald. A truly unique and memorable experience!

Spring Gala

This event has been postponed to Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September 2013. Plans for weekend will include an expanded timetable including vintage trains.

Local Events

Enjoy a day out in the Dandenong Ranges whilst sampling a range of regional produce, arts and crafts from Emerald and Gembrook markets.

Gift Vouchers for Christmas