Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Incorporated
Pichi Richi Railway operates between Quorn and Port Augusta in South Australia's Flinders Ranges region. Trains operate from Quorn or Port Augusta using steam locomotives or historic diesels and genuine timber-body carriages up to 115 years old. A variety of hire options are also available for your special requirements.
The Pichi Richi Railway is narrow gauge and is the last remaining operating portion of the famous Ghan railway. Built in the 1870s featuring deep rock cuttings, superb stone wall embankments and spectacular iron bridges.
The Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society is a volunteer group, which has progressively restored and operated the railway as a working museum. The society has also preserved a large collection of historical locomotives and goods and passenger vehicles, restoring many to working order.
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Afghan Express - PR01Step aboard the historic 'Afghan Express' at the Port Augusta Railway Station for a fabulous train experience from Port Augusta to Quorn. Enjoy the magnificent scenery as the train slips past blue bush flood plains and through the Pichi Richi Pass in the Flinders Ranges. The railway line enters the Pichi Richi Pass and emerges at the historic town of Quorn, where you can spend time relaxing over lunch or exploring the many shops, galleries and historic buildings. Operates: Afghan Express (steam) Port Augusta to Quorn departs Port Augusta Railway Station at 10.30am, arrives Quorn at 12.15pm. Return journey departs Quorn at 2.45pm, arrives Port Augusta at 4.30pm, see Pichi Richi Railway website for departure dates. Christmas in July Lunch - PR07Celebrate Christmas in July. Enjoy a train trip departing from the Port Augusta Railway Station travelling to the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant in the Pichi Richi Pass where we stop for a three course traditional Christmas feast. Then its back onboard the train for your return journey to Port Augusta. Operates: Departs Port Augusta Railway Station at 10.30am and returns at 4.30pm, see Pichi Richi Railway website for departure dates. Outback Dinner - PR05The Diesel Diner is a new train service powered by an historic Old Ghan diesel locomotive. Departing from Port Augusta Railway Station (Stirling Road) the Diesel Diner is a travel and meal package, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant evening of railway travel and a three-course meal at the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant in the Pichi Richi Pass. The train departs Port Augusta for an evening run into the Pichi Richi Pass. Watch as the setting sun paints the hills in the ochre colours of the outback. Enjoy a three-course meal in the stunning 'Willows' restaurant, rebuilt from a ruin by Rob and Wendy Brown. Then board the train again for a night time return to Port Augusta. Train includes genuine timber bodied carriages, including those of the 1930s Ghan, hauled by a vintage diesel locomotive. Port Augusta to Willows and return train journey of 59 kilometres. Operates: Departs Port Augusta Railway Station at 6pm, see Pichi Richi Railway website for departure dates. Pichi Richi Explorer - PR03Experience a steam train journey from Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return. Steam through rolling farmland and up the steep grades of the Pichi Richi Pass. The rock ramparts of the majestic Flinders Ranges pass high above as this steam adventure winds through the Pichi Richi Pass. Sharp curving tracks and spectacular scenery make this steam journey a memorable encounter with bygone days. Operates: From Quorn Railway Station at 10.30am, returns to Quorn Railway Station at 1pm. Steam trains on school holidays and long weekends, other regular services using the heritage diesel Barwell Bull throughout the year, see Pichi Richi Railway website for departure dates. Wizards Explorer - PR04Calling all wizards and witches. Prepare yourself for a 'wizards and witches' experience on the special school holidays 'wizards and witches' theme train, especially for children. Come dressed as your favourite wizard or witch (parents too) and win a prize for the best costume. Plus other prizes and giveaways. Ghostly, ghouly food will be available on the train, and food is also available at Woolshet Flat. Operates: Departs Quorn Railway Station at 3pm, see Pichi Richi Railway website for departure dates. | |
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