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Saturday 25 April 2015
For the first time in 70 years, the Pichi Richi Railway and the Country Women's Association (CWA) join together to commemorate soldiers' journeys to war. |
Remembering the Central Australia Railway's troop trains and their people
Saturday 25 April 2015, Quorn, Flinders Ranges, South Australia
- Discover original "troop train" carriage Car 5 on public display at Quorn Station (FREE!)
- Enjoy an authentic "troop train" meal served by the Country Women's Association (bookings essential)
- Ride into the past aboard our $10 railcar shuttle to the Pichi Richi Workshop for a behind the scenes tour. Departs Quorn station at 12pm and 1pm.
For the first time in 70 years, the Pichi Richi Railway and the Country Women's Association (CWA) join together to commemorate soldiers' journeys to war.
During World War II the CWA, the community of Quorn and railway workers from all over Australia united to support troops and evacuees as they travelled to and from Darwin.
Over 350,000 meals were served to troops and evacuees who arrived at all hours aboard timber carriages.
On Anzac Day join us as we commemorate the troop trains, their soldiers and the community who supported them.
Tickets and booking information
Troop Train Luncheon
A traditional two course luncheon hosted by the Country Women's Association. Authentic 1940s fare on the site used during WW2.
$20 per head inc GST
Book direct with the Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre at the Quorn Railway Station
Phone 1800 777 245
Pichi Richi Explorer
Departs Quorn at 2:30pm. Travel to Woolshed Flat and return, following the same route our soldiers traversed during WW2. Returns to Quorn approx. 5:30pm
Adults $47.00; Conc $44.00; Children 4+ $16.00; Family $110.00
Book online or phone 1800 777 245
Tracks to War Railcar Shuttle and Workshop Tour
Departs Quorn Railway Station at 12pm and 1pm
Travel from Quorn station aboard our heritage diesel railcar for a one hour, behind-the-scenes tour of the Railway's extensive collection.
This is a walking tour over rough ground. Please wear suitable, covered footwear. Disabled access is limited.
All fares $10 inc GST
Book directly with the Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre at the Quorn Railway Station
Phone 1800 777 245