Pichi Richi Railway
Pichi Richi Railway
Railway Terrace
Quorn
Phone 1800 777 245
Pichi Richi Railway Gold Award Winner - Tourist Attraction Category in the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards,
Silver Award -Tourtist Attraction Category in the 2023 South Australian Tourism Awards
Pichi Richi Railway is a non-profit organisation formed in 1973 to preserve the railway through Pichi Richi Pass the most scenic part of the original Ghan railway to Alice Springs. This route features deep rock cuttings, superb stone wall embankments and spectacular iron bridges.
Today it operates a variety of historic tourist trains as listed below on a seasonal basis between March and November.
Pichi Richi Explorer, a 2.5 hour round trip aboard a heritage train from Quorn to Woolshed Flat return. Light refreshments can be purchased at Woolshed Flat or bring your own picnic hamper.
Afghan Express, a full day from Port Augusta into the heart of the Flinders Ranges. Includes a 2-hour stopover in Quorn where lunch may be purchased from one of the towns cafes, take-aways or hotels.
Sundowner Explorer, in the late afternoon board the diesel train or railcar travelling from Quorn to Woolshed Flat and return. Light refreshments can be purchased at Woolshed Flat or bring your own picnic hamper.
The Coffee Pot Heritage Rail Experience, Steam Motor Coach No 1 carries only 22 passengers and is the last operating example of its type in the world. Passengers enjoy bubbles and canapes prior to departure from Quorn then travel to
Private Hire. Hire a special carriage on any scheduled train and enjoy exclusive use of the space for your party. Whole train charter is also available, subject to operational availability
Information and Bookings
Bookings may be made Online, Telephone 1800 777 245, and at the Flinders Ranges Visitor Information Centre in the Quorn Railway Station located in Railway Terrace.