TimetablesApril – December 2019

WWW.puffingbilly.com.auPhoto courtesy of Tim Postma

Bookings & EnquiriesOnline: puffingbilly.com.au

Email: info@pbr.org.au Phone: 03 9757 0700

puffing billy Railway 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave, VIC 3160

Passengers must arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled departure time.

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Bookings can be made online. Tickets are non-transferrable/non-refundable as per terms and conditions at time of purchase.

Australia’s Favourite Steam TrainRuns every day except christmas Day!

How to Get to Puffing BillyFor up-to-date parking and directions for all

stations, please refer to the website.

Starting your journey at Belgrave:by mETRo train:

Catch the Belgrave line from the CBD to Belgrave Station. Follow the blue line painted on the platform, a short

2-minute walk to Puffing Billy’s Belgrave Station.Metro: 1800 800 007 or ptv.vic.gov.au

by car: belgrave Station

1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave, VIC 3160There is no paRKing available on Old Monbulk Road.

This is a drop-off point only.

Starting your journey at Lakeside:by car:

lakeside Station Emerald Lake Road, Emerald, VIC 3782

Parking is located within Emerald Lake Park adjacent to the station. There is a Council operated ticket machine.

WelcomePuffing Billy is one of the finest preserved heritage steam railways in the world and operates every day of the year, except Christmas Day, thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers. The Railway was built in 1900 to serve the local communities that lived in the hills, carrying anything from passengers to timber, livestock, potatoes and plants. Today, Puffing Billy Railway is a major tourist attraction and invites visitors to come and experience a century old tradition. Ride in the open sided carriages as our historic steam trains continue to run on their original mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook, in the natural surrounds of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges.

General InformationAssistance dogs are welcome.

Small folding or narrow type prams can be accommodated.Wheelchairs can be accommodated. Please call to check availability.

Smoking is not permitted.

Safety FirstIt’s OK to It’s NOT OK to

✓ Wave ✘ Sit on carriage ledge

✓ Heads out ✘ Open doors when moving

✓ Take photos ✘ Walk on tracks

✓ Stand behind the line ✘ Touch front of train

✓ Stand on platform ✘ Drink alcohol

for more information & bookings, visit puffingbilly.com.au*Bookings essential

Booking Office

Toilet

Accessible toilet

Parenting room

Food & drink

Picnic area

BBQ facilities

First aid

Parking

Wi-fi

Trestle bridge

Information

Souvenir Shop

Folding or narrow prams

Assistance dogs welcome

Wheelchairs accomodated

Booking Office

Toilet

Accessible toilet

Parenting room

Food & drink

Picnic area

BBQ facilities

First aid

Parking

Wi-fi

Trestle bridge

Information

Souvenir Shop

Folding or narrow prams

Assistance dogs welcome

Wheelchairs accomodated

Booking Office

Toilet

Accessible toilet

Parenting room

Food & drink

Picnic area

BBQ facilities

First aid

Parking

Wi-fi

Trestle bridge

Information

Souvenir Shop

Folding or narrow prams

Assistance dogs welcome

Wheelchairs accomodated

Conditions:• Concession fares are available to Australian bearers of Health Care, Student,

Seniors, Companion or Pensioner cards. (Excludes evening dining and events) Your signature may be required on day of travel for verification purposes.

• Children under 16 years of age must be supervised by an adult.• Discounts are available for pre-booked group travel (20 or more) on a return

journey. (Except on Sundays, public holidays and school holidays)• All trains are steam-hauled unless a diesel locomotive is required in

exceptional circumstances.• Timetables, locomotives and events are subject to alteration or cancellation

without notice.• First Class Travel return journeys are on designated trains only.

Experiences & EventsSteam & Cuisine LuncheonDeparts daily at 12:30pmBe transported back to the golden era of train travel as you soak in the ambience of our heritage First Class dining carriages. Indulge in our seasonal menu and local wines as you take in the picturesque landscape of the Dandenong Ranges.

Steam & Cuisine After DarkExperience the romance of steam and create a truly memorable evening with your loved one on board Puffing Billy. We invite you to spoil that someone special with a three-course dinner and local Yarra Valley wines, all whilst enjoying our roving live musician.

Murder on the Puffing Billy ExpressEnjoy an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense while the story unfolds during the course of the evening. A delicious three-course meal is served while you work out whodunit. Dinner trains depart on selected evenings

Day Out With ThomasTM

Join Thomas and friends this October and November. Take part in fun activities the whole family will love, including a train ride with Thomas and Diesel.

Days of Total Fire BanOn days of Total Fire Ban, trains will run to an alternate timetable. Diesel locomotives will operate trains to the times below.

FROM BELGRAVE TO LAkEsiDE

Belgrave d 10.30 12.30* 2.30

Menzies Creek a 10.53 12.59 2.53

Menzies Creek d 11.05 1.05 3.00

Emerald d 11.20 1.20 3.15

Lakeside a 11.30 1.40 3.30

FROM LAkEsiDE TO BELGRAVE

Lakeside d 12.30 2.25* 4.15

Emerald d 12.45 2.40 4.25

Menzies Creek a 12.57 2.57 4.37

Menzies Creek d 1.00 3.00 4.38

Belgrave a 1.30 3.30 5.08

Timetables 1 April – 31 December 2019Select the date for travel, then refer to the timetable below in the same colour as in the date square.

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a arrival times d departure times b Passengers travelling to Belgrave change trains c Passengers travelling to Gembrook to change trains * Includes Steam & Cuisine Dining Carriage

This timetable supersedes any previous versions. n Closed Christmas Day n Great Train Race - special timetable applies n Day Out With Thomas events in Gembrook

10.30 11.10 12.30* 2.30 10.30 11.10 12.30* 2.30 10.30 11.10 12.30* 1.15 2.30 9.50 10.30 11.30 12.30 1.55 .... 3.4010.53 11.33 12.59 2.53 10.53 11.33 12.59 2.53 10.53 11.33 12.59 1.47 2.53 10.13 10.53 12.03 1.08 2.20 .... 4.1211.05 11.38 1.05 3.00 11.05 11.38 1.05 3.00 11.05 11.38 1.05 1.55 3.05 10.15 11.00 12.10 1.10 2.28 .... 4.2411.20 11.53 1.20 3.15 11.20 11.51 1.20 3.15 11.20 11.53 1.15 2.10 3.23 10.29 11.15 12.25 1.26 2.55 .... 4.4011.30c 12.08 1.40 3.30 11.30 12.00 1.40 3.30 11.30c 12.08 1.30 2.20 3.33 10.45 11.28c 12.40 1.41 3.10c .... 4.52

.... 12.20 .... .... .... .... .... .... … 12.20 … … … 11.45 .... .... .... .... 3.20 ....

.... 12.35 .... .... .... .... .... .... … 12.35 … … … 12.00 .... .... .... .... 3.35 ....

.... 1.00 .... .... .... .... .... .... … 1.00 … … … 12.25 .... .... .... .... 4.00 ....

.... .... 2.45 .... .... .... .... .... … … 2.45 … … .... .... 1.40 .... .... .... 5.10

.... .... 3.05 .... .... .... .... .... … … 3.05 … … .... .... 2.00 .... .... .... 5.30

.... .... 3.20 .... .... .... .... .... … … 3.20 … … .... .... 2.15b .... .... .... 5.4512.30 2.25* 3.40 4.15 12.30 2.25* 3.40 4.15 12.30 2.30* 3.45 4.20 5.00 11.40 1.55 .... 2.35 3.50 5.20 5.5012.45 2.40 3.55 4.25 12.45 2.40 3.55 4.25 12.45 2.45 4.00 4.30 5.10 11.55 2.10 .... .... 4.05 5.35 6.0512.57 2.57 4.07 4.37 12.57 2.57 4.07 4.37 12.57 3.02 4.12 4.42 5.22 12.09 2.22 .... 3.14 4.17 5.47 6.171.00 3.00 4.08 4.38 1.00 3.00 4.08 4.38 1.00 3.05 4.15 4.45 5.25 12.13 2.30 .... 3.28 4.25 5.50 6.201.30 3.30 4.32 5.08 1.30 3.30 4.32 5.08 1.25 3.30 4.40 5.10 5.50 12.38 2.55 .... 3.48 4.50 6.16 6.45

TRAVEL FROM BELGRAVE TO GEMBROOkbelgrave dMenzies Creek aMenzies Creek dEmerald dLakeside alakeside dCockatoo dgembrook aTRAVEL FROM GEMBROOk TO BELGRAVEgembrook dCockatoo dLakeside alakeside dEmerald dMenzies Creek aMenzies Creek dbelgrave a

Journey (refer to map)

Single Journey (subject to timetable)

Return Journey (subject to timetable)

30 minutes Allow 3 hours50 minutes Allow 3 hours60 minutes Allow 3 hours40 minutes Allow 3 hours

1 hour 50 minutes Allow 5 hours

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Belgrave

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Nobelius Siding("The Packing Shed")

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Start at BelgraveBelgrave Station is the headquarters of the Railway and only a short walk from the Belgrave Township. Setting out from Belgrave, the trains travel through the beautiful Sherbrooke Forest, a superb example of native rainforest. Within minutes, passengers will experience travelling over Puffing Billy’s most famous landmark – the iconic Monbulk Creek trestle bridge.

Start at lakesideThe perfect spot for families, Emerald Lake Park offers BBQ facilities and picnic tables, playground facilities and paddle boats for hire. Between Lakeside and Gembrook stations, Puffing Billy crosses four historic timber trestle bridges. During the stopover in Gembrook, take the time to explore the picturesque country town with quaint cafes and restaurants in the main street. A park with playground and picnic facilities is located next to Gembrook Station.