Belgrave is home to Puffing Billy, a beautifully preserved steam train running daily except Christmas Day.
Starting from Belgrave Railway Station the journey winds 25km through the mountain district to Gembrook.
You may know the popular Puffing Billy is one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world. And perhaps you're familiar with the fact that it runs on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the Dandenong Ranges - thanks to the efforts of more than 900 dedicated volunteers. But when was the last time you went for a ride on it? Together with traditional train journeys the railway offers a range of Wine and Dine experiences. The Steam & Cuisine Luncheon Train offers a first class menu in heritage dining carriages whilst you travel through the fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. Travel on the Dinner & Dance Train to the historic Nobelius Packing Shed whilst enjoying your entree, followed by a two course dining experience, musical entertainment and dancing at the shed. The railway also offers special themed dining experiences. Murder on the Puffing Billy Express offers an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense. Experience the glitter and glamour of our Bollywood Spectacular, enjoy traditional Indian cuisine and the performances of our Bollywood dances. Join us for a night of toe tapping on our Jazz on Puffing Billy Railway evenings. Experience Off the Rails Comedy train for a hilarious night of belly laughs with our talented Stand-up Comedians. Rock & Roll on Puffing Billy offers live entertainment and dancing to and the Rocka'Billy Country Train enjoy the fine wine, food and country and rockabilly music. Our Halloween train Spooky Special will transport ghosts, witches, vampires zombies into the depths of the Dandenong Ranges. Entertain the whole family with A Day out with Thomas at Emerald Station.
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