# Event Details - **Event Name**: Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:44 am – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:11 pm - **Event Description**: *** STEAMRAIL AND VGR MEMBERS ONLY *** Tickets must be booked by a Member of Steamrail Victoria or the Victorian Goldfields Railway (Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society). This event is not open to the general public. www.steamrail.com.au/membership www.vgr.com.au/membership TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.steamrail.com.au/tours SATURDAY 18th July 2026 Join Steamrail Victoria and the Victorian Goldfields Railway in celebrating the restoration of steam locomotive K160. The Steamrail Board invites Steamrail and VGR members to travel behind K160 from Southern Cross Station to Geelong and return. Departing Southern Cross Station at 10:44am we will run via the original mainline between Melbourne and Geelong. Whistling past K160's restoration home at Newport Workshops, we will stop at Paisley and Manor for short inspection stops as part of the running-in of the locomotive. Enjoy the journey alongside fellow members and volunteers as you relax in our W, E or K type carriages with the windows open, listening to the locomotive. Our club car Moorabool will be on the train for all passengers to enjoy throughout the journey. Our on-train facilities include a kiosk which stocks a wide range of light refreshments, snacks and hot & cold drinks. A licensed bar will also be operating, serving a range of beers, wines and spirits. A range of souvenirs will also be able for purchase on board. Arriving into Geelong at 12:26pm, there will be plenty of time for lunch while the engine is being serviced by our volunteers at its former home (Geelong Loco Depot). It is advised to book ahead for lunch as there may be limited availability at local venues. Departing Geelong at 3:18pm, the train will again make inspection stops, this time at Lara and Manor, before running express through the suburbs to Southern Cross Station, arriving at 5:11pm. TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.steamrail.com.au/tours Not a member? Visit our website for more information on becoming a Member of: Steamrail Victoria: www.steamrail.com.au/membership Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society: www.vgr.com.au/membership FIRST CLASS Go first class! Relax in your comfortable air-conditioned and heated 1930s-vintage compartment. All seating is reserved. EXCURSION CLASS Experience our 'E Type' Carriages dating back to 1906 with beautiful timber work and pressed-metal ceilings, walk-through corridors and comfortable compartment-style seating. It features 'old-school air-con', with the windows wide open to listen to the engine working hard up the hills. All seating is reserved. - TIMETABLE - > PLEASE CHECK THE FINAL TIMES AS SHOWN ON YOUR SEATING ALLOCATION WHICH WILL BE EMAILED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE TOUR OPERATING. Southern Cross Station (Platform 3) dep - 10:44am Geelong Station (Platform 3) arr - 12:26pm Geelong Station (Platform 3) dep - 3:18pm Southern Cross Station (Platform 3) arr - 5:11pm Please ensure you are on the platform no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Only Steamrail Volunteers may board or disembark the train at Newport Workshops - times for this stop will be provided to volunteers. PRICES Members: Excursion Class - $70.00 First Class - $90.00 Volunteers are offered travel at a reduced rate - contact your department manager or the Steamrail or VGR Office for the discount code. Not a member? Visit our website for more information on becoming a Member of: Steamrail Victoria: www.steamrail.com.au/membership. Castlemaine & Maldon Railway Preservation Society: www.vgr.com.au/membership TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.steamrail.com.au/tours BOOKINGS AND REFUNDS TryBooking Terms and Conditions. Steamrail's Terms and Conditions are located on the Steamrail Website. CONTACT DETAILS Steamrail Victoria Inc. (03) 9397 1953 (Business Hours only) info@steamrail.com.au - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/welcome-back-k160-geelong-members-train-sat-18-jul-2026/200030264214521 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 311 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Southern Cross railway station - **lat**: -37.818358333333 - **long**: 144.95241666667 - **full address**: Southern Cross railway station, Grill'd, 90-94 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia, Melbourne ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e2b7e690ab80ac25d012dd76e949742db8439931278ae1744e3ff665aca7a76a-rimg-w1200-h628-dc7d0117-gmir?v=1784042476 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026 being held? - **A:** Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026 takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 10:44 am to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:11 pm at Southern Cross railway station, Grill'd, 90-94 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia, Melbourne. - **Q**: Who is organizing Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026? - **A:** Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026 is organized by Steamrail Victoria. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Steamrail Victoria's events? - **A:** Steamrail Victoria has 131+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Steamrail Victoria has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Welcome Back K160! - Geelong Members Train - Sat 18 Jul 2026 is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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