Past events
Winter Christmas Special – 29 July 2006
Depart Port Augusta Railway Station on Saturday July 29 for some wintry yuletide cheer at the Old Willows Brewery Restaurant. The price includes the train journey and a traditional three course Christmas feast.
Quorn Show Special – 10 September 2006
Travel to the Quorn show in style this year!
The Afghan Express steam train departs Port Augusta Railway Station on Sunday 10 September at 9.30am, arriving in Quorn at 11.15am.
Wizards Explorer – 2006
The Ministry for Magic at the Pichi Richi Railway headquarters calls all Wizards and Witches. Dress up and join in the fun on the magical Wizards Explorer.
100th Anniversary of the "Coffee Pot" Steam Motor Coach – 2005 & 2006
UPDATE
The scheduled luncheon specials have already booked out for July and September, so Pichi Richi have scheduled two further special trips.
- Coffee Pot Luncheon Special - Saturday 1 October 2005
- Breakfast Special - Sunday 2 October 2005
In addition, shorter return trips from Port Augusta to Stirling North are available at special prices on Sunday 2 October.
Wizards Explorer – 2005
Calling all Wizards and Witches!
Pichi Richi Railway invite budding wizards and witches to dress up and join in the fun on the Wizards Explorer train, departing from the magic platform (at Quorn Railway Station, 3pm). Enjoy decorated carriages, volunteers in costume, and quizzes with prizes for young wizards and witches. Adults $25, Child $15.
Steam Up Quorn – 22–24 April 2005
Visit Pichi Richi Railway’s Quorn Loco Workshops on Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24 between 10am and 5pm for two days of fascinating displays, demonstrations, entertainment, food and much more.
This is a special chance for a behind-the-scenes look at the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society, where visitors can marvel at Pichi Richi Railway’s enormous locomotives and original wooden carriages. Watch demonstrations of the restoration process of these massive engines and delicate carriages. See the demanding work involved in repairing track. Experience the coal and the dust!
Celebrate the 2004 festive season on Pichi Richi Railway
Partygoers needn’t worry about driving this festive season by taking their celebrations aboard the Pichi Richi Railway. A variety of options are offered this year.
NSU52—50 Years of Service
Sunday 30 May 2004
Pichi Richi Railway's heritage diesel locomotive NSU52—the first to haul the narrow-gauge Ghan—is celebrating 50 years of service in May. It will be hauling a special train along with steam locomotive NM25 to commemorate this occasion.
