BRANXTON (RETURN)
3801
Head west for a glimpse of Hunter Valley Wine Country through the towns of Lochinvar, Allandale and Greta.
Perfect for those who don’t want to be too far from the action of Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest as the return trip takes just over an hour. This journey is pulled by Steam from Maitland to Branxton and pulled by diesel on the return trip.
PATERSON (RETURN)
6029
Take a scenic trip north to the historic town of Paterson. Your journey will start with a glimpse of Walka Water Works Picnic Reserve as you leave the city before you pass through the rolling green countryside, Mindaribba and Tocal. There’s only a brief stop in Paterson before the return leg back to Maitland. This journey is pulled by Steam from Maitland to Paterson and pulled by diesel on the return trip.
MAITLAND TO NEWCASTLE INTERCHANGE (ONE WAY)
6029
Take a historic journey between Maitland and Newcastle Interchange on Locomotive 6029. Offered as a one way trip, a Newcastle excursion is a perfect way for Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest attendees to extend their day into Newcastle. This journey is pulled by diesel from Maitland to Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE INTERCHANGE TO MAITLAND (ONE WAY)
6029
Take a historic journey between Newcastle Interchange and Maitland on Locomotive 6029. Offered as a one way trip, a Newcastle excursion is a perfect way to get to Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest.
This journey is pulled by Steam from Newcastle to Maitland.
PORT WARATAH COAL LOOP (RETURN)
R766
Back by popular demand, this is a real treat for all steam enthusiasts. The Port Waratah Coal journey will start in Maitland enroute to the Port Waratah Morandoo loop before heading west back to Maitland. This journey is pulled by steam locomotive from Maitland, around the Port Waratah Coal Loop and back to Maitland. All Port Waratah journeys will depart from Maitland and return to Maitland. Steam Locomotive R766 will lead the whole journey.
Car: Additional $10 per single ticket
Child U5: $14
Family: $60
Car: Additional $10 per single ticket
$28
Conc/Child: $26
Child U5: $24
Family: $94
Lounge Car: Additional $10 per single ticket
$46
Child Under 5: $42
Family: $165
$44
N.B. Concession tickets apply to Age Pensioners, Seniors Card, Government Pensioners (including people with a disability) and Companion Card holders only. Child tickets apply to children 5 - 17 years old inclusive. Children under the age of two years do not require a ticket provided they sit on parent or guardians lap and do not take a seat. If you choose not to purchase a ticket for an infant they will not be entitled to any inclusions on the specialty journeys. Family tickets include two adults and two children. Note: These are indicative times and are subject to issue of the final timetable.
GREEN STEAM
Forming part of Maitland City Council’s annual Community Grants Program, Green Steam is an initiative to promote projects that connect the community with improving our environment. $2.00 from every ticket sold will help support local environmental recovery programs, renewable energy projects and greening initiatives that enhance health, wellbeing and quality of life.
ARTC GREAT TRAIN RACE (RETURN)
5917, R766, 3801 & 6029
The highlight of the Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest program, is the ARTC Great Train Race which will feature ‘The Dream Team’ of steam engines 3801 and 6029 running parallel together whilst racing a Tiger Moth aeroplane. Your journey will start in Maitland for the relaxed trip into the starting line before you race against the Tiger Moth back to Maitland. Who will be crowned the winner this year? As you depart Maitland heading east, the steam locomotive will push from the rear, assisted by a diesel heritage engine at the front. The steam engine will pull from the front as you race towards Maitland.
BRANXTON (RETURN)
3801
Head west for a glimpse of Hunter Valley Wine Country through the towns of Lochinvar, Allandale and Greta. Perfect for those who don’t want to be too far from the action of Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest the return trip takes just over an hour.
This journey is pulled by steam from Maitland to Branxton and pulled by Heritage Diesel on the return trip.
PATERSON (RETURN)
6029
Take a scenic trip north to the historic town of Paterson. Your journey will start with a glimpse of Walka Water Works Picnic Reserve as you leave the city before you pass through the rolling green countryside, Mindaribba and Tocal. There’s only a brief stop in Paterson before the return leg back to Maitland. This journey is pulled by steam from Maitland to Paterson and pulled by Heritage Diesel on the return trip.
MAITLAND TO NEWCASTLE INTERCHANGE (ONE WAY)
6029
Take a historic journey between Maitland and Newcastle Interchange on Locomotive 6029. Offered as a one way trip, a Newcastle excursion is a perfect way for Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest attendees to extend their day into Newcastle. This journey is pulled by diesel from Maitland to Newcastle.
NEWCASTLE INTERCHANGE TO MAITLAND (ONE WAY) 6029
Take a historic journey between Newcastle Interchange and Maitland on Locomotive 6029. Offered as a one way trip, a Newcastle excursion is a perfect way to get to Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest attendees to extend their day into Newcastle. This journey is pulled by Steam from Newcastle to Maitland
PORT WARATAH COAL LOOP (RETURN)
R766
Back by popular demand, this is a real treat for all steam enthusiasts. The Port Waratah Coal journey will start in Maitland enroute to the Port Waratah Morandoo loop before heading west back to Maitland. This journey is pulled by steam locomotive from Maitland, around the Port Waratah Coal Loop and back to Maitland. All Port Waratah journeys will depart from Maitland and return to Maitland. Steam Locomotive R766 will lead the whole journey.
SINGLETON COAL LOOP (RETURN)
5917
Take a journey through the Hunter Valley behind the legendary 5917 as it steams from Maitland through Singleton, up to the Camberwell balloon loop. This exciting excursion offers picturesque views of the Hunter Valley and is one not to be missed.
The Singleton journey will depart from Maitland and return to Maitland. Steam Locomotive 5917 will lead the whole journey.
ticket
Car: Additional $10 per single ticket
$26 Child U5: $24
Family: $94 Lounge Car: Additional $10 per single ticket
Child Under 5: $42
Family: $165
Adult: $46
Concession/Child: $44
Child Under 5: $42
Family: $165
