Past events

Steam Double Header – Saturday 1 October 2011

The Afghan Express (from Port Augusta) and Pichi Richi Explorer (from Quorn) meet at Woolshed Flat and travel to Quorn as a steam double header.

Christmas in July – Saturday 30 July 2011

Get on board for some wintry yuletide cheer! Enjoy nibbles and licensed bar on board our festive carriages on your steam train journey to the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant. Settle around the roaring log fire to enjoy a three-course Christmas feast.

Steam Cross Over – Saturday 16 July 2011

The Transcontinental (from Quorn) and Afghan Express (from Port Augusta) cross over at Woolshed Flat. A photographers delight!

Steam Double Header – Saturday 11 June 2011

The Transcontinental and Pichi Richi Explorer both depart Quorn at 10:30am and travel as a double header to Woolshed Flat. The Transcontinental continues to Port Augusta and passengers have plenty of time to enjoy lunch or visit the many attractions before departing Port Augusta at 2:30pm for a 4:30 arrival in Quorn.

Anzac Day Troop Train – Monday 25 April 2011

Hordes of photographers and onlookers are expected at Quorn on Monday 25 April, when Pichi Richi Railway’s ‘Troop Train’ stages a recreation of days gone by, a fitting way to commemorate Anzac Day.

Today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic

Bring along your favourite bear for a special steam train ride on Richi Railway’s “Teddy Bear’s Picnic” train departing Quorn on Sunday 3 October 2010. There’s fun for the family with games, prizes and a teddy bear’s parade.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Sunday 3 October 2010

Departs Quorn 2.30pm—bring your favourite bear

Fun for all the family with a steam train journey, games and prizes, and the Teddy Bear’s Parade.

Double header from Woolshed Flat to Quorn – Saturday 2 October 2010

The Afghan Express and Pichi Richi Explorer meet at Woolshed Flat and travel to Quorn as a steam double header. A fantastic opportunity for photographers!