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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a public train with people that are not on the Train Trippin Tour travelling with us on our journey?
How is the train able to stop at the stations of the various towns?
I’m travelling alone, do I have to be part of a big group to come along?
Is there anything to do in the towns except go to the pub?
Is the accommodation in hostels?
How are rooms allocated?
Can I know the final destination of our rail journey?
What time do we head back into Sydney?
How are you able to do this?
What if we miss the train after one of the stops?
I’m a vegetarian, are you able to provide meals for me?
Can I bring my own food and drink on the train?
Are we allowed to bring or drink alcohol on the bus and train?
If I’m coming from another part of Sydney do I have to get into the city centre to get on the bus?
I have my own car and would like to make my own way to the start of the train journey. Am I able to meet the tour there?
What do I need to bring?
How much luggage can I take?<
What do I eat?
Where do I meet the tour?
How fit do I have to be?
How much water do I need to drink?
Do I need to reconfirm my tour?<
Is it a public train with people that are not on the Train Trippin Tour travelling with us on our journey?
No. This is a private chartered train for Train Trippin Tours passengers only.
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How is the train able to stop at the stations of the various towns?
We have the ability to stop at the particular town’s railway station for the duration of our visit there. If required the train will be moved whilst we are in the town so that other trains may pass through.
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I’m travelling alone, do I have to be part of a big group to come along?
Not at all! To ensure that a good time is always had we will only run a train trip when we have a good sized group together, ensuring that you’ll meet plenty of fellow train trippers!
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Is there anything to do in the towns except go to the pub?
Passengers are able to walk around the towns we visit for the duration of our stay. For all those competitive ones we have a quiz on all the different sites of the towns and pubs we visit. The pubs in particular have some very interesting and quirky pieces of art and memorabilia which the quiz covers. The winner of the quiz will be presented with a prize on the Sunday.
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Is the accommodation in hostels?
No. Our lodgings are in either hotels or motels depending on the particular journey therefore bed linen and towels are always provided.
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How are rooms allocated?
Double rooms are provided for couples and twin rooms for friends. If anybody is travelling alone and would prefer a single room please advise upon booking.
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Can I know the final destination of our rail journey?
We do not publish the final destination of our ‘magical railway tours’ as we find it adds all the more to the adventure. Our train journeys can be up to 200km from where we first board the train to our final stop for the night. If you really, really have to know please enquire with us on booking.
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What time do we head back into Sydney?
Depending on afternoon traffic coming back into the Sydney metropolitan area we should arrive back into the city by approximately 6pm.
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How are you able to do this?
The Lachlan Valley Railway was first established in Cowra as a volunteer railway restoration society over 30 years ago and is still providing rail tours out of Cowra and Sydney.
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What if we miss the train after one of the stops?
A head count is performed after each stop to ensure nobody is left behind. However our strict timetable must be followed promptly therefore anybody refusing to come back onboard the train at the required time will then have to make their own way via taxi or bus to our final destination. With the current public transport systems in some of the towns we visit this is not advised!
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I’m a vegetarian, are you able to provide meals for me?
Let us know when booking and we will do our best to make sure all food requirements are provided.
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Can I bring my own food and drink on the train?
Upon arrival at the starting point of our train journey we will have some lunch. If you would then like to bring snacks onto the train you are welcome to do so. No alcohol is allowed to be brought onto the bus from Sydney.
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Are we allowed to bring or drink alcohol on the bus and train?
The consumption of alcohol is not permitted on the bus from Sydney. Furthermore no eskies of alcohol are permitted to be taken on the bus before arrival on the train trip. Once on the train you are able to purchase alcohol from any of the pubs which then can then be consumed on the train. Maximum two (2) standard drinks per person are allowed. No glass bottles permitted on the train.
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If I’m coming from another part of Sydney do I have to get into the city centre to get on the bus?
Other than Sydney’s Central Station we can also pick passengers up from one (1) other point on an outer western (eg Penrith) or southern (eg Liverpool) parts of Sydney depending on the particular tour if required. Please let us know upon booking and we will make arrangements accordingly.
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I have my own car and would like to make my own way to the starting point. Am I able to meet the tour at the beginning of the train journey?
Yes. You are most certainly able to meet us at the railway station on the Saturday morning. Please advise us pre booking and we will provide further details and a reduced fee.
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What do you recommend I bring?
We recommend you bring sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, a reliable insect repellent, toiletries, a camera and lots of film, warm clothing for early mornings/evenings and waterproofs for possible inclement weather. Also bring your appetite and a sense of humour!
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How much luggage can I take?
The railway carriage has limited space so please keep your luggage to a maximum of 15kg. Best to use a backpack or soft overnight bag and include a small day pack to hand carry for easy access to camera, sunscreen, water etc.
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What will we eat?
Good, wholesome and hardy pub meals. If you are vegetarian or gluten intolerant we can cater for you however please let us know upon booking. If you have very specific dietary needs we will do our best to cater for you however you may need to provide your own food, please also discuss this at time of booking. For breakfast we supply cereals, toast, tea and coffee with the option of a hot breakfast. Lunch on the Saturday is usually made up of a pub sit down menu. For dinner we can provide anything from finger food to a 2 course sit down meal. We always carry water on the train and you will often have the opportunity to buy your own drinks, snacks etc from roadside & rail stops.
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Where do I meet the tour?
The bus starts in Sydney Central Station and if required can also pick up at another destination in the outer western or southern suburbs of Sydney depending on the particular tour. Please confirm your preferred pick-up place when you make a booking.
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How fit do I have to be?
There is some short walks involved from the railway stations into the towns however nothing too strenuous. If you have any doubts about your suitability for our tours, please check with our Reservations Department before making a booking.
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How much water do I need to drink?
We advise drinking plenty of water when travelling in Australia, especially in the areas where our tours journey into outback New South Wales. Our trains carry adequate water supplies therefore we suggest everyone uses them!
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