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Best Nostalgic & Fun Train Trips

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Updated: Sep 18, 2025

Take a trip back in time with these nostalgic train rides in south east Queensland, travelling on board vintage carriages, departing and arriving at historic train stations. Included is a high tea trip on an old rail motor, train trips with pets and even a Sunday ride on miniature model trains.

Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Fancy a family fun day out in the country? Half an hour from Ipswich you’ll find the Grandchester Model Steam Railway

Swanbank Collier Train Ride

All aboard the vintage diesel train for a nostalgic return train ride departing from historic Swanbank's charming refurbished station

Silver Bullet High Tea

All aboard the vintage Silver Bullet Railmotor for a gourmet high tea journey through the beautiful Mary Valley

Heritage Train Rides

All aboard the Woodford Railway for a Heritage Train Ride, departing every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

Dog friendly Vintage Train Ride

Two dogs in front of the Mary Valley Rattler

Pets can join their owners for SEQ's favourite vintage train trip through the beautiful Mary Valley

The Lucky Country

The smash-hit new musical The Lucky Country is heading to Powerhouse this October.

Oct 22-25

In Conversation: Dame Quentin Bryce

The official Queensland launch of Quentin Bryce: The Authorised Biography

Oct 22

Whitefella Yella Tree

A First Nations love story set on the brink of history premieres at La Boite

Oct 23 - Nov 8

Cinematic - The Oscars

Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s popular Cinematic show returns

Oct 24-25

Comedy Open Mic Night

This is your chance to see if you’ve got what it takes to make an audience laugh!

Oct 24

Jonathon Moran with a red backdrop of flowers

In Conversation with Jonathon Moran

Join Jonathon ‘J.Mo’ Moran as he brings his hit book to the stage

Oct 24

Good Food & Wine Show

Australia’s favourite culinary celebration returns in October

Oct 24-26

Halloween Ghost Train

All aboard the Halloween Ghost Train for a spooktacular journey

Oct 25

Festival of Frights 2025

Ghouly good times are ahead at the annual Festival of Frights!

Oct 25

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