Step aboard and let the rhythmic clatter of a double-headed R Class locomotive carry you through one of Victoria's most scenic inland valleys, with the windows wide open and the sound of working locos filling the air. This is heritage rail travel at its most authentic — unhurried, beautifully appointed, and deeply connected to the region's story.
Steamrail Victoria is running this Snow Train local service on Saturday 1 August 2026, offering Latrobe Valley residents a rare chance to travel between Moe and Traralgon — and back again — aboard carriages that are up to 110 years old. Passing through Morwell and the Haunted Hills, the journey traces the heart of the Latrobe Valley before a leisurely afternoon stop in Traralgon.
Visitors can settle into cosy Heritage compartments with pressed tin ceilings, timber panelling, and gorgeous chrome finishings, or head to the Club Car 'Moorabool' for a range of light refreshments, snacks, hot and cold drinks, beers, wines, and spirits. A licensed bar and onboard souvenir store add to the occasion — this is far more than a train ride.
Events like this shine a light on the Latrobe Valley's rich industrial and transport heritage, offering locals and visitors alike a living connection to the Edwardian era and the golden age of rail that shaped communities across the region. Supporting Steamrail Victoria helps keep this irreplaceable rolling stock maintained and accessible for future generations.
Tickets for one-way and return travel are available now at www.trybooking.com/DNOJH. The train departs Moe at 10:22am and returns from Traralgon at 4:51pm, arriving back in Moe at 5:37pm — be on the platform no later than 15 minutes before departure.
Eden of the East