Sun 22 Nov · 11:30am
Roma Street station, Platform 3 · Brisbane
a festive loop around Brisbane behind a heritage steam engine
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Welcome aboard the Santa Steam Express!
Celebrate the festive season with a magical journey aboard the Santa Steam Express. Families, rail enthusiasts and visitors of all ages are invited to enjoy a day of heritage, community spirit and festive cheer, departing from Roma Street Station.
Three return services will depart from Roma Street Station on Sunday, 22 November, for a 40-minute (approximatley) return loop around Brisbane.
Enjoy the nostalgic charm and fun aboard a Queensland Rail heritage steam train, travelling in beautifully restored red carriages that are more than 100 years old. With a special visit from Santa Claus, it's a festive experience the whole family will remember.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Mater Little Miracles, part of the Mater Foundation, helping deliver joy, hope, and vital support to families of babies cared for in the Neonatal Critical Care Unit at Mater Mothers’ Hospital in South Brisbane.
Tickets:
Adults – $15
Children (4 – 15 years) - $7
Children aged 3 and under are free if sitting on parents lap.
Each ticket is valid for one trip only and corresponds to the specific loop selected at the time of booking.
Loop one - departing at 10:26am - opens in new window
Getting there
Roma Street station, Platform 3, Brisbane
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When is Santa Steam Express - Loop two departing at 11.42am?
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 11:30am.
Where is it?
Roma Street station, Platform 3, Brisbane, QLD.
How much are tickets?
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