Scone Picnic Train – Maitland to Scone
Overview
Ride behind double headed steam locomotives from Victoria and NSW, as R766 and 5917 travel through the Hunter Valley on the busy Main Northern railway line from Maitland to Scone. Enjoy the break at Scone before the train returns to Maitland, via Singleton and Camberwell Colliery balloon loop to turn the locomotives.
As part of the history making double header weekend, you will be able to travel behind ex Victorian Railways R Class locomotive, R766 double heading with ex NSW Railways 59 Class locomotive, 5917.
The train will depart Maitland and head Scone, the ‘Horse Capital of Australia’. Sit back and enjoy the stunning picture views of the countryside from inside the beautiful heritage carriages. You will have time in Scone for lunch and to explore the town before returning to Maitland in the afternoon.
Book your seats today.