23 November: Seven-O-Seven Operations Members' Train to Ballarat
Join Slow Rail Journeys on a family-friendly Member's train to Ballarat, featuring R707 running via North Geelong before returning via...
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Relive a bygone era of rail travel travelling in WANDO - one of Victoria's original 1923 wooden sleeping carriages. Travelling in WANDO is an experience akin to glamping on rails - Enjoy the smells and sounds of steam as you relax in your cabin complete with opening windows and period restored features.
Glamping - Heritage Cabins for Single or Twin Use
Our Glamping Heritage Cabins (Twin or Single Use) are located in WANDO which was built in 1923 to operate between Melbourne and Adelaide. The carriage retains its original wood panelling, opening windows original features. Perfect for those seeking to relive a bygone era of rail travel.
Travel in WANDO is an experience akin to glamping. Please note that while blankets are provided, WANDO does not offer heating or air-conditioning. Heritage Twin and Heritage Sole Use cabins offer limited facilities and while they offer a more affordable solution are not as luxurious as other carriages and should be compared to camping on rails.
Each Glamping Heritage Cabin features:
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The option for sole or twin use
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A three-seater lounge by day that is converted into two comfortable bunk beds each evening for twin use or a lower bunk for sole use
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A private panoramic opening window to enjoy the stunning Victorian scenery;
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Linen, towels and amenities
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Complimentary drinking water; and
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Shelving and hanging closet.
Shower and bathroom facilities are located in adjacent carriages.
Please note: There is limited storage in guest compartments and we recommend limiting luggage brought onboard.
In addition, all Slow Rail Journey fares include:
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Gourmet meals;
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Off-train tours; and
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Access to the lounge, club and other cars.
Cabin Layout
Cabin Images
The Wando Carriage
WANDO was constructed by the Victorian Railways and entered service on the Mildura line in 1910. It was one of two E-Class sleeper carriages constructed solely for the Victorian Railways and not for use on the Melbourne to Adelaide Overland. WANDO is therefore one of just two carriages that includes 10 twinette sleepers with the additional compartment occupying the Gentleman's smoking lounge that was a feature of the other E-Class sleepers.
WANDO served as part of Victoria's sleeping car stock until 1965 when it entered service on the Train of Knowledge, a school camp train operated by the Victorian Railways.
WANDO retains its ornate Edwardian panelling, opening windows and other original features.
WANDO Carriage Layout
WANDO contains 10 2-berth twin compartments. Note that due to the age of WANDO, shower facilities are located in adjacent carriages.
WANDO Carriage Images
Upcoming Journeys
"This was GREAT! I always have wanted to spend a couple of days riding in a really old authentic rail car, and this was it....The Wando (Heritage Twin Cabin) is a piece of history and the whole train was an incredible, well-run and very enjoyable experience"
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