Daylesford is a railway station that services the town of Daylesford in Central Victoria. Daylesford Station is a substantial brick building used by Daylesford Spa Country Railway. The station yard consists of a number of tracks which are used to store heritage rollingstock. A goods shed is also located at the station.
Opened on Wednesday, 17 March 1880 it was closed on Monday, 3 July 1978. During the mid to late 1980s the line reopened for tourist services, gangers trolleys conveyed passengers on short trips to the Wombat State Forest about halfway between Daylesford and Musk. On 15 September 1990 railmotor services were restored between Daylesford and Musk for the first time in 13 years.
Visit an accredited museum re-creating the days of Victorian Railways branch line railmotor travel and travel through the beautiful scenic countryside and forests of the Central Highlands in one of their restored Victorian Railways railmotors every Sunday.
Heritage Train Rides- Every Sunday
Come and ride a train straight out of the good old days, when life was simpler and train services were an essential part of rural life.
Our restored heritage trains “take you for a ride” through the beautiful scenic countryside and forest of the Central Highlands, to the highest operating railway station in Victoria.
The Daylesford Spa Country Railway, a Rail safety Accredited tourist railway operator, offers a regular schedule or excursion trains every Sunday.
Popular with families, friends and railway buffs, the train rides start from our 1882 heritage listed railway station in Daylesford.
The return journey along the top of the range traverses open farmland and thick forest, passing the sites of ancient volcanos and little communities established in the gold rush era.
Return tickets for the 35 minute return trip to Musk cost $10 for adults ($9 concession), $8 for school-age children, and $25 for families. Toddlers ride free, and they still get their own ticket for the conductor to punch!
Premium Food and Wine Train
Your vintage train, once a common sight throughout country Victoria in the 1970’s, is fully heated and air conditioned for your comfort. Indulge in a pre-dinner warm fuzzy glow with your choice of sparkling wine, red or white wine, or beer. A range of soft drinks, fruit juices and water is also available.
The Travelling Concessions will be performing a blend of contemporary blues on board our historic DRC railmotor. Take the edge off those hunger pains with an extensive range of superb finger food. Travel in comfort and style to Musk. Return to Daylesford station with good cheer, and still plenty of time to make your evening reservation at any number of fine dining locations in and around Daylesford. The friendly crew will ensure that your trip is enjoyable and memorable.
For General Enquiries about our operations – including the Sunday Market
Phone: 24 Hour Information Line (03) 5348 1759
Email: enquiries@dscr.com.au
See some stunning photos of the Daylesford Railway at this video and vibrantly, colourful photos at Wongm’s Rail Gallery.
