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Pichi Richi Railway, Quorn, Flinders Ranges, South Australia

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.

 

Prices / Rates / Price Range: From AUD $25.00 To AUD $65.00
Category: Full Day - Half Day or Less - Night

 

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Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Incorporated Information

Price Range
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From AUD $25.00 to AUD $65.00

Contact & Enquiries:
TollFree: 1800 440 101
Email:send email
Website: www.prr.org.au

Location:
Railway Terrace
Quorn
South Australia 5433
Australia

Postal Address:
Railway Terrace
Quorn
South Australia 5433
Australia

Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Incorporated Services

Afghan Express - PR01

Step 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 1030, arrives Quorn at 1215. Return journey departs Quorn at 1445, arrives Port Augusta at 1630.
. Departure dates:
. April 2007 - Saturday 7.
. April 2007 – Saturday 21 (Pichi Richi Explorer steam train joins the Afghan Express and double-head back to Quorn).
. May 2007 - Saturday 5, Saturday 19.
. June 2007 - Saturday 2, Saturday 16.
. July 2007 - Saturday 7.
. August 2007 - Saturday 4, Saturday 18.
. September 2007 - Saturday 1, Thursday 6, Saturday 8, Sunday 9 September 2007 (Quorn Show special), Saturday 15, Saturday 22, Saturday 29.
. October 2007 - Thursday 4, Saturday 6 (Pichi Richi Explorer steam train joins the Afghan Express and double-head back to Quorn), Thursday 11, Saturday 13, Saturday 20, Saturday 27.
. November 2007 - Saturday 3.

  • From AUD $65.00
  • Tour Only

Pichi Richi Explorer - PR03

Experience 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.

. From Quorn Railway Station at 1030, returns to Quorn Railway Station at 1030.
. Steam trains on school holidays and long weekends, other regular services using the heritage diesel Barwell Bull throughout the year.
. Departure dates:
. March 2007 - Saturday 10, Sunday 11.
. April 2007 - Sunday 8, Monday 9, Saturday 14, Sunday 15, Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Tuesday 24, Thursday 26, Saturday 28, Sunday 29.
. May 2007 - Sunday 12, Sunday 26.
. June 2007 - Saturday 9, Sunday 10, Monday 11, Sunday 23.
. July 2007 - Sunday 8, Tuesday 10, Thursday 12, Saturday 14, Sunday 15, Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, Sunday 22.
. August 2007 – Saturday 11, Sunday 19, Saturday 25.
. September 2007 - Sunday 2, Sunday 9, Sunday 16, Sunday 23, Sunday 30.
. October - Monday 1, Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, Saturday 6, Sunday 7, Tuesday 9, Wednesday 10, Sunday 14, Sunday 21, Sunday 28.
. November 2007 – Saturday 3, Saturday 10, Saturday 17, Saturday 24.

  • From AUD $38.00
  • Tour Only

Wizards Explorer - PR04

Calling 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 1500 on Sunday 15 July 2007 and Sunday 7 October 2007.

  • From AUD $25.00
  • Tour Only

Outback Dinner - PR06

The Outback Dinner is a new train service powered by an historic Old Ghan diesel locomotive. Departing from Port Augusta Railway Station (Stirling Road) the Outback Dinner allows you to enjoy a pleasant evening of railway travel and a meal at the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant in the Pichi Richi Pass, or at one of Quorn`s four hotels - all within easy walking distance of Quorn Railway Station. 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. The train stops at the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant, and Hotels in Quorn. Enjoy an Outback Dinner (please make your own arrangements.) Then board the train again for a night time return to Port Augusta. Trains includes genuine timber bodied carriages, including those of the 1930s Ghan, hauled by a vintage diesel locomotive. Port Augusta to Quorn (or Willows) and return train journey of 78 kilometres.

Operates: Departs Port Augusta Railway Station at 1700. Departure dates Saturday 1 December 2007 and Saturday 8 December 2007.

  • From AUD $65.00
  • Tour Only

Diesel Diner - PR05

The 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 1800. Departure dates Friday 30 November 2007, and Friday 7 December 2007.

  • From AUD $95.00
  • Tour - All Inclusive

Christmas in July Lunch - PR07

Celebrate 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 1030 and returns at 1630, Saturday 21 July 2007 and Saturday 28 July 2007.

  • From AUD $95.00
  • Tour - All Inclusive

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