We just happened to pull up to the Maldon station at the right time, the train was leaving in 15 mins & the kids really wanted to go...so we thought why not...so we paid our $75 family fare for the return trip.

Due to dry conditions they had a diesel running not the steam train...but it didn't matter.

It was a great little trip from Maldon - Castlemaine & took about 45 minutes. The kids enjoyed seeing the countryside, farms & we even saw some kangaroos.

The only negative thing I have to say is the windows needed to be washed on the carriages, but on the way back we sat in a different carriage where the kids could stick their heads out the window so they were happy.

Well worth a visit, a great family day out :)

Approximate cost: $75

Continuing with my recent interest in finding vintage railways still operating in Victoria, my Dad told me about this one. It runs back and forth between Castlemaine and Maldon, which is about 20KM give or take a couple. We drove the 148KM to Castlemaine from Melbourne, and arrive at Castlemaine with 15 minutes before the train left. It's a great sight to see, the old engine sitting there puffing away, engineers shoveling coal around and that unique smell in the air. The carriages are well kept and comfortable enough. As with any old train, be careful walking around while in motion as they're quite unstable side to side. Also be very careful if moving between the carriages. The trip was enjoyable, travelling through the mostly unseen fields and forests between the two towns. A courtesy bus met us at Maldon and took us from the station into the town. Everyone is friendly and it's a great bit of nostalgia. Well worth it.

Approximate cost: $70

I took my children on this Railway line when we were doing a Historical Weekend in Castlemaine. The kids were very excited to go on a Steam Train. We had lots of fun. I also like the old comfortable seats in these old trains.

We had a fantastic day out at this Railway. Great life size Steam Trains in action. We rode the train from Castlemaine to Maldon and had a great day wandering around the historic places in Maldon. Great service and friendly people.