Past events
Outback Dinner – Saturday 3 December 2011
Pichi Richi Railway has two Outback Dinner trains in December, powered by an historic Old Ghan diesel locomotive hauling genuine timber bodied carriages. The train departs from Port Augusta Railway Station at 5pm for an evening run into the Pichi Richi Pass.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic – Sunday 2 October 2011
Music, games and teddy bear’s galore! All children (young and the young at heart) are invited to bring along their favourite bear friend for a fun filled day. Board in Quorn for a 2.30pm departure and enjoy the teddy bear themed carriages for the merry journey to Woolshed Flat where there will be games, a teddy bear’s parade and music to enjoy.
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
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.