Spirit of Progress

BK Lounge

Cafe Hudson

Club 1 Lounge

Open Saloon Cars

Compartment Cars

Offering a variety of facilities and seating options, the Spirit of Progress operates short-haul day trips and longer hotel-accommodated Slow Rail Journeys.

Facilities Offered on some trains - check individual tour descriptions for what is available on your train

"Great trip enhanced by the amazing volunteers that make it so comfortable and happy. Well done again"

Upcoming Journeys Featuring the Spirit of Progress

16-18 May: The Grainlander Steam to Sea Lake and the Spectacular Mallee Silo Art Trail

Relax into your private sleeping compartment as steam locomotive R707 heads the train on one of the longest remaining steam-hauled...

29 May to 3 June: Marvel at Mildura's Trail of Lights, marvel at the moonscapes of Mungo National Park and explore the best of the Sunraysia as the Vinelander returns to Mildura

Join the Vinelander, one of Slow Rail Journeys' signature itineraries, as it travels from Melbourne deep into Outback Victoria to the...

July 11-13: Tour Deniliquin, the majestic Murray and the Echuca Silo Art Trail by Private Steam Train on the Riverlander.

Fares range from $1,045 to $1,645 per person , including all meals, tours, admissions and more. Travel by private steam-hauled sleeper...

5-7 September: The Grainlander Steam to Sea Lake and the Spectacular Mallee Silo Art Trail

Relax into your private sleeping compartment as steam locomotive R707 heads the train on one of the longest remaining steam-hauled...

10-12 October: The Grainlander to Manangatang exploring either the northern Mallee Silo Art Trail or attending the 2025 Manangatang Cup

Journey behind our fleet of heritage diesel locomotives aboard the Grainlander as it returns to Manangatang - the stepping off point for...

30 October to 4 November: Marvel at Mildura's Trail of Lights, marvel at the moonscapes of Mungo National Park and explore the best of the Sunraysia as the Vinelander returns to Mildura

Join the Vinelander, one of Slow Rail Journeys' signature itineraries, as it travels from Melbourne deep into Outback Victoria to the...

28-30 November: The Grainlander to Sea Lake and the Spectacular Mallee Silo Art Trail

Relax into your private sleeping compartment as your Private Train, the Grainlander, departs Melbourne for an epic adventure to the...

26 April: A Single-Day Slow Rail Journey to the Tastes of the Goulburn Festival in Seymour

Join our annual heritage deisel-hauled single-day Slow Rail Journey to Seymour, attending the renowned Tastes of the Goulburn Festival....

27 April 2025: The Winelander Single Day Slow Rail Journey to the much acclaimed Clyde Park Estate and the Geelong Wine Region.

Join the Winelander and spend a day sampling the best food and wines of Western Victoria as we venture from Melbourne to Inverleigh and...