Semaphore Steam Train – fun family friendly train ride from Semaphore to Fort Glanville and back.
The Semaphore train will be running EVERY day of the school holidays from Thursday 26 December 2024 to Monday 27 January 2025 inclusive.
The Semaphore to Fort Glanville Tourist Railway is an enjoyable 30 minute, four kilometre return journey travelling along the picturesque sand dunes in open carriages, pulled along behind a steam engine. Young children will especially love the adventure of a train ride and waving from the open carriages.
Operated by the National Railway Museum, the 2km long 457 mm gauge railway from Semaphore to Fort Glanville departs from the foot of the Semaphore jetty at the end of the popular Semaphore Road cafe strip about every 45 minutes, starting at around 11am, through to 4pm. The train then runs parallel along the foreshore to historic Fort Glanville at Point Malcolm, where once reversed, the train heads back to Semaphore. Each return trip takes about 25 minutes to cover the 4km long journey – with nice views of the lawns, beach and sea.
The railway operates:
- Daily from 26 December 2024 to Monday 27 January 2025 inclusive
- Steam trains will depart between 11am and 4pm, roughly every 45 minutes
This fantastic train ride is very popular with children of all ages, along with parents, grand-parents and carers.
Tickets:
- Adult – $12
- Child (3-15yrs) – $5
- Under 3 years – no charge
- Group/Family (up to 4 people) – $29
Tickets (EFTPOS only) can be purchased from the train conductor once you are on board the train.
Note: if the Adelaide forecast temperature that morning is 33 degrees or higher the train cannot run.
Any enquiries please contact the railway museum – 8341 1690 between 10am and 4pm any day.
For the best spots to see trains around Adelaide, see Play & Go’s Train Guide
For more fun around Semaphore:
For more information, updates and all enquiries please visit the National Railway Museum website or follow their Facebook page.
What: Semaphore Steam Train Rides
When:The Semaphore train will be running EVERY day of the School Holidays from Thursday 26 December to Monday 27 January 2025 inclusive.
Where: Train departs from the Semaphore Jetty, Semaphore Foreshore
Who: Everyone
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
Image Source: National Railway Museum
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