Enjoy breakfast onboard as the journey departs Goulburn and continues along the Main South Line. Many interesting villages and towns are passed today while travelling through the Canola Trail, so keep an eye out for the many grain silos adjacent to the rail line. The train then arrives into Junee, with an opportunity to watch the locomotive runaround movement.
Option 1 The Junee Roundhouse Museum: Step into the Junee Roundhouse Museum for an exciting insight into Australia’s railway heritage. This impressive working railway museum features one of the few surviving roundhouses in the Southern Hemisphere and showcases an extensive collection of vintage locomotives, steam as well as diesel, along with many passenger carriages, including a beautifully restored sleeping car and a mail van where letters were sorted as the train travelled between Sydney and country stations. Many of these carriages are open to step inside and fully explore their fascinating history. The museum building adjacent to the roundhouse also displays a collection of historical railway equipment, photos, documents, and a large working model railway. A team of passionate volunteers will be present to provide a guided tour of the venue. Whether a railway enthusiast or simply seeking a delightful day out, the Junee Roundhouse Museum offers something for everyone.
Option 2 The Junee Liquorice & Chocolate Factory: Delight your senses at the Junee Liquorice and Chocolate Factory, where you will experience the magic of artisanal confectionery and the traditional methods used to create delicious liquorice and creamy chocolates. Join a guided tour where one of their passionate chocolatiers will talk you through the process of liquorice and chocolate production and witness it being made before your eyes. Don’t miss the chance to explore the charming on-site shop, where you can stock up on your favourite sweat treat to take home.
Coolamon Cheese and the Township of Coolamon Enjoy a delicious self-served lunch at the Coolamon Cheese Factory, featuring various artisan cheeses, beautifully light sandwiches, various cakes, scones, fruit and seasonal hot treats. If you wish to learn more about the traditional methods of cheese-making, the passionate staff are more than happy to answer any and all questions.
Following lunch, you may choose to return to the train or take the time to explore the township of Coolamon, with its interesting shops and quirky museums, at your own pace before making your way back to nearby Coolamon Station to reboard the train. Vintage Rail Journeys has created a walking map to assist you with your exploration of Coolamon, pointing out key locations and areas of interest. At the conclusion of your exploration, you will reboard the train at Coolamon Station

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