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On Saturday 3rd July 2010 join the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre (SRHC) when the next Tocumwal Picnic Train departs Seymour bound for Tocumwal (NSW) and the Tocumwal Winter Festival.
The diesel hauled Heritage Train will depart Seymour at 8.45 am. Stops will be made at Nagambie (9.10 am), Murchison East (9.32 am) and Shepparton (10.06 am) to pick up passengers.
During the journey a kiosk and bar will be in operation aboard the train providing a range of snacks and refreshments. Special carriages on this train will include State Car No 4 and the former Spirit of Progress Parlor Car. Both of these carriages will be open for inspection during the journey.
The train is scheduled to arrive in Tocumwal at 11.45 am. You will have over 3 ½ hours in Tocumwal to enjoy the town and the Winter Festival.
Tocumwal Winter Festival
The Heritage Train coincides with the Tocumwal Winter Festival. Soon after the arrival of the Heritage Train in Tocumwal there will be a Street Parade through Tocumwal that will include:
- Fergy tractors
- Hot Rods
- Classic Cars
The parade will finish in Anzac Avenue (a short walk from the Tocumwal Station) adjacent to the Foreshore Park where there will be:
- Static displays of engines and collectablesTai Chi Demonstrations / buskers
- Food Stalls
In the Memorial Hall (main street) you can take in the:-
- Wood Turning Display.
- Art and Craft Displays and Demonstrations
Click here for more information on the Tocumwal Winter Festival.
Optional Extras
Strathmerton Shuttle
The SRHC will operate a Tocumwal to Strathmerton Shuttle – a short train ride that will depart the Tocumwal station at 12.45 pm and return at 1.45pm.
Cost:
Adults/Seniors - $10
Children - $5
Family (2A 2C) - $25.
May be pre-booked or purchased on the day.
Visit to the Tocumwal Golf Club
If you are interested in visiting the Tocumwal Golf Club then you may wish to book the bus transfer.
Cost: $4 per person.
The departure time for the return journey from Tocumwal is 3.30 pm. |
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From Seymour to Tocumwal & Return
Adult $41
Concession/Senior $38
Child (5+) $23
Family A (2 Adult 2 Children) $105
Family B (1 Adult 1 Concession 2 Children) $102
Family C (2 Concession 2 Children) $99
From Nagambie to Tocumwal & Return
Adult $39
Concession/Senior $36
Child (5+) $21
Family A (2 Adult 2 Children) $99
Family B (1 Adult 1 Concession 2 Children) $96
Family C (2 Concession 2 Children) $93
From Murchison East to Tocumwal & Return
Adult $37
Concession/Senior $34
Child (5+) $19
Family A (2 Adult 2 Children) $93
Family B (1 Adult 1 Concession 2 Children) $90
Family C (2 Concession 2 Children) $87
From Shepparton to Tocumwal & Return
Adult $35
Concession/Senior $32
Child (5+) $17
Family A (2 Adult 2 Children) $87
Family B (1 Adult 1 Concession 2 Children) $84
Family C (2 Concession 2 Children) $71
Reservations & Enquiries for this tour can be made by telephoning the numbers as follows -
03 5799 0515
When your call is answered please press 22 to access the reservations queue. If a Reservations Officer is available to attend to your call it will be answered, otherwise you will be directed to a Voice Mail Box, where you should clearly leave your Name and a Contact Number for your call to be returned as soon as practical.
E-Mail
Enquiries can also be made by E-Mail to info at srhc.org.au
Replace at with @ when emailing).
Postal
Reservations can be posted to -
SRHC Reservations
PO Box 283
Seymour VIC 3661
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To Tocumwal
Seymour dep. - 8:40am
Nagambie - 9:10am
Murchison East - 9:32am
Shepparton - 10:06am
Tocumwal arr. - 11:45am
To Seymour
Tocumwal dep. - 3:30pm
Shepparton - 5:05pm
Murchison East - 5:45pm
Nagambie - 6:05pm
Seymour arr. - 6:35pm |
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Information will be posted as it becomes available.
NOTE:
The Seymour Railway Heritage Centre cannot be held responsible for old or out dated information that maybe placed onto other railway information/railfan websites. Please check back here for regular updates as tours or details about them may change at any time!
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