Don't miss the Barrington Picnic Train steam into Gloucester!!
Travelling along for the ride from Maitland:
The Barrington Picnic Train will journey along the beautiful North Coast line from Maitland to Gloucester.
​Recently restored 1950s steam locomotive, R766 or 5917 will haul the train as you sit back and enjoy the stunning picture views of the countryside from inside our beautiful heritage carriages while we steam towards Gloucester.
Your journey starts at Maitland’s Railway Station, travelling on the North Coast line, paralleling The Bucketts range into Gloucester, where a shuttle bus will be waiting to take passengers into town.
You’ll have plenty of time for a relaxing lunch at a variety of cafés or bistros in Gloucester. Take a scenic walk, picnic in the park. If lunching at a café or bistro in Gloucester, please book beforehand to avoid disappointment.
In Gloucester:
Already in Gloucester? Come down and see the stunning heritage locomotive steam into town arriving at 10:50am and departing at 3:20pm.
Timetable:
Forward journey:
- Maitland dep 8.00am
- Gloucester arr 10.50am
Return journey:
- ​Gloucester dep 3.20pm
- Maitland arr 7.15pm