The Mary Valley Rattler’s very own super hero, Steam Man, will join special services through the school holiday period to the end of January.
With thousands of holiday makers from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and country Queensland expected to travel to the Sunshine Coast region for the Christmas break, a trip on board the historic Mary Valley Rattler provides a memorable day out for all the family.
In addition to the range of daily services, the Rattler will operate an extra kids-friendly service will operate every Friday, with a scavenger hunt for children providing the opportunity to win a Steam Man prize pack. Children can also meet the driver before the train departs from Gympie Station at 10am.
The trains will travel to Amamoor, crossing over bridges and through the lush landscape to one of Mary Valley’s most attractive villages, Amamoor, where passengers disembark and get to see the steam engine being turned around on the historic turntable.
The train returns to Gympie by 1pm. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are available at the station’s Rusty Rails Café, with a menu designed to please all the family
Children’s tickets for the ride are available for $35, adults $65 and a special family pass is available for $175 (2 adults, 2 children).
Families can also bring their family pet, and a special carriage is available for wheelchair-bound passengers.
General Manager of the Mary Valley Rattler, Micheal Green, said that the trains were perfect for family groups, and the school holiday services would be geared specifically for families.
“The great thing about the Rattler trains is that they resonate so strongly with all ages,” said Mr Green.
“We will have plenty of interactive activities for children, including our very own Steam Man, and activities to keep them involved throughout the journey.”
Bookings and further information at maryvalleyrattler.com.au or call the Mary Valley Rattler on 07 5482 2750.
