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Share the grandeur and charm of a three hour steam train journey through the scenic vista of the Dandenong Ranges together with family and friends! Select from a Three Course Menu or graze over our Natter Platter - a great meal to share.

The 'Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train' departs daily (except Christmas Day) at 12.30pm and arrives at Lakeside Station located in Emerald Lake Park an hour later.

Emerald Lake Park's attractions include leisurely walking trails, picturesque Emerald Lake, paddle boats and abundant bird life. You are welcome to step off the train whilst it sits at the station and have a look around.

After a 55 minute break, the 'Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train' starts its return journey to Belgrave Station, arriving at 3.30pm.

A range of local wines and drinks can be purchased on board the train.

Click here to download our 2012 Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train flier.

Option 1: Three Course Menu

• $85.00 Adult Fare per person
• $76.50 Concession / Child Fare per person

   

Includes: Three course meal, tea and coffee and train journey Belgrave to Lakeside return. A range of beverages including local wines are available for purchase.

Click here to view the Three Course Menu

Note: You need to advise which menu choices you prefer at time of booking.

Make sure you know which entree, main and dessert each person in your party would like.  

Option 2: Natter Platter

Click here to view a sample of the inclusions of the Natter Platter

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Puffing Billy Railway can only cater for the following special dietary requirements for the Three Course Menu:

• vegetarians
• gluten free / celiacs
• diabetics

Kindly ensure you advise us at least 72 hours prior to travel should you have one of the above dietary requirements. If booking online, please let us know in the "Notes" box when completing your booking.

Please note, special dietary options are not available for the Natter Platter.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Contact our Customer Service Centre or Book Online

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GIFT VOUCHERS

Steam & Cuisine gift vouchers are available and make an ideal gift for that special occasion. For further details please contact our Customer Service Centre or Book Online.

Please Note:

• Special dietary requirements are available on 72 hours prior notice.
• A liquor service featuring local wine is available on board at reasonable prices.
• BYO beverages are not permitted.
• A child fare is aged from 0-16 years inclusive.
• Concession fares are available to bearers of Australian Health Care, Student, Seniors, Companion or Pensioner cards. Your card may be required on day of travel for verification purposes.
• Smoking is not permitted on the train or under any roofed areas.
• Whilst every attempt is made to honour all bookings, PBR reserves the right to alter events, timetables or locomotives without prior notice.
• Should Puffing Billy Railway be unable to run this train, we will endeavour to transfer your booking to another date, however if this is not possible, a full refund will be given. In this instance, we will notify you of the cancellation by email and phone as soon as possible. As a result, we encourage you to provide us with your email address and a mobile telephone number at the time of booking.
• Due to the heritage nature of the carriages, we do not have facilities to provide for or accommodate high chairs, prams or wheelchairs and there are no bottle warming facilities.
• No toilets are available aboard Puffing Billy's carriages, however toilets can be found at each main station.
• Due to the heritage nature of our dining carriages, people of generous proportions might find space slightly restrictive. Kindly contact our Customer Service Centre should you have any concerns.

PAYMENT POLICY

• For bookings under 10 people, full payment is required at time of booking.
• For all online bookings, full payment is required at time of booking.
• For group bookings of 10 or more people, a deposit payment of $25.00 per person is required at time of booking, however if the booking is made within 30 working days of travel, full payment is required.
  Balance payment is required 30 working days prior to date of travel.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• For bookings under 10 people, tickets are non refundable nor transferable.
• For all online bookings, tickets are non refundable nor transferable.
• For group bookings of 10 or more people:
  • If a cancellation is made within 30 working days of travel, no refund will be given.
  • If a cancellation is made 31 – 90 days out, the deposit is forfeited.
  • If a cancellation is made over 90 days out, the deposit is refunded less a 10% administration fee.

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