Kandos Explorer - Saturday 12th October 2024

Come and join us for a nostalgic one-day rail tour to the historic branch line town of Kandos, situated at the edge of the spectacular Capertee Valley some 249km from Sydney. Enjoy and admire the panoramic views as the train crosses the Great Dividing Range, before joining the old Mudgee line at Wallerawang.

Sit back and enjoy the scenery as our train traverses the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains before descending past the Zig Zag Railway into historic steel city of Lithgow and onwards to Wallerawang. Here we join the old Mudgee country branch line, venturing past Piper’s Flat, Portland, Ben Bullen, Clandulla and Charbon, and through the magnificent Capertee Valley, the largest canyon formation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Two hours are available in Kandos where you have the option to explore the historic township, visit the Kandos Museum to learn about the town's origins in cement production, enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the dining establishments in town, or alternatively bring a picnic lunch - the choice is yours!

CARRIAGES, FARES AND TICKETS

Fares are available ex Sydney, Strathfield, Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, and Lithgow.

Fare Types:

• Compare the different seating options for each carriage on our Seating Page
• Interurban: MFS - sitting carriages with mostly four facing seats and a table
• Tourist: SFN - sitting carriages with booths containing four facing seats and a table
• Premier: SBN and ABN - spacious sitting carriage with four facing individual seats and a table
• Lounge: CAM - a shared social space with lounge seats facing into the aisle, suitable for a large group
• Twinette: ABN - a private compartment for two
• Private Berth: CAM - a private space suitable for up to 3 standard adults, perfect for two people
• Group Compartment: XFS - a large compartment for up to 8 people to enjoy a private group atmosphere, spacious for 6

Fare Categories:

• Adult
• Senior (Senior’s card may be presentable on request at boarding)
• Child (under 16). Infants who do not occupy a seat (and travel on their parent's lap) do not require a ticket, however you must call us to ensure their name is recorded on the adult ticket.
• Group bookings welcome (minimum 20 passengers). Discounts available in Interurban and Tourist Classes.

BOARDING INFORMATION

Please ensure you arrive at your boarding station AT LEAST 15 MINUTES before our scheduled departure time. As we share the lines with many other trains, we cannot wait for late passengers.  

If you are using a Sydney Trains or NSW TrainLink service to connect with our train, visit www.transportnsw.info or call 131 500 to plan your journey. Our tickets DO NOT include travel on Sydney Trains or NSW TrainLink services.Seating on our trains is allocated - as a courtesy to passengers joining the train at other stations, please occupy only the seats allocated on your booking unless advised by your Passenger Attendant.

BUFFET SERVICE

There is a licensed buffet service available on the train, serving hot and cold light refreshments including tea/coffee, soft drinks, scones and cream, and a selection of cakes and confectionary. Please note, our train is a licensed venue, so there is strictly NO BYO permitted.

We ask that you please bring gold coins and cash in small denominations for all onboard purchases to help our buffet team, as EFTPOS facilities are very intermittent on most trips due to limited reception. You are also welcome to bring your own food on the train!

A wide slection of high quality souvenirs is also available on our trains.

INDICATIVE TIMETABLE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Central to Kandos

• Central Station depart 7:46am
• Strathfield 8:02am
• Parramatta 8:21am
• Blacktown 8:36am
• Penrith 8:57am
• Katoomba 10:04am
• Lithgow 10:58am
• Kandos Arrival 1:08pm

Kandos to Central

On the day, please follow instruction from your Passenger Attendant for precise departure timings at Kandos for the return journey.

• Kandos Depart 3:06pm
• Lithgow 5:29pm
• Katoomba 6:52pm
• Penrith 8:12pm
• Blacktown 8:36pm
• Parramatta 8:52pm
• Strathfield 9:11pm
• Central arrive 9:30pm

PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES, PRAMS AND STROLLERS

Strollers and prams must be of the foldable type and able fit in the luggage racks above passenger seats. 

If there are passengers with disabilities in your group, please contact us at trains@3801limited.com.au to discuss options prior to booking tickets and we will assist however we can.

Please be mindful that our heritage carriages have narrow doors, aisles and walkways, and are not equipped with wheelchair spaces. Due to the carriage layouts it is unfortunately not possible for wheelchairs to be manoeuvred to seats from the entrance vestibules, so it is necessary for passengers to be able to make their way to their seats.

Walking frames must be able to be stowed, as there is limited storage space and items may not be stored in aisles or doorways in case of evacuation.

For more information please visit us online at www.echr.com.au or contact us.