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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Standard Twin Cabins (SJ)
Travel in a private cabin for two aboard a fully restored 1950's era carriage built by the Victorian and South Australian Railways to operate on the Overland between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Our Standard Twin Cabin (SJ) carriages were built in 1950 to operate on the Overland overnight service between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Fully restored, your private cabin for two features everything you would expect for an enjoyable overnight journey.
Each Standard Twin cabin features:
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A three-seater lounge by day that is converted into two comfortable bunk beds each evening by our friendly team;
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A private panoramic window to enjoy the stunning Victorian scenery;
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A private ensuite including shower and vanity (please note that toilet facilities are located in adjacent carriages);
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High quality linen, towels and amenities;
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Full air-conditioning;
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240V power outlet (CPAP suitable) in every compartment;
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Complimentary drinking water; and
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Shelving and hanging closet.
Please note: There is limited storage in guest compartments and we recommend limiting luggage brought onboard.
In addition 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
Please note that toilet facilities are not operational in the SJ carriage. Toilet facilities are located in adjacent carriages.
Cabin Images
SJ Carriages
Our fully restored ex-Overland twinette cars were constructed by the Victorian and South Australian Railways in 1950 to operate on the overnight Overland train between Melbourne and Adelaide.
In 1972 the car was sold to the Victorian Railways and it entered service on the Vinelander between Melbourne and Mildura.
Following the withdrawal of the Vinelander in 1993 the carriage was stored until being restored by 707 Operations volunteers in 2011.
SJ Carriage Layout
Each SJ carriage originally included 10 2-berth en-suite cabins and accommodated 20 people.
SJ Carriage Images
"Taking the Grainlander to Quambatook was an enjoyable return to the days of slow train travel in Victoria. Travelling in the beautifully restored sleeper carriages of SEVEN-O-SEVEN Operations"
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