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Pichi Richi Railway

Name: Pichi Richi Railway
Address: Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Quorn, SA, 5433, AU
Telephone: +611800777245
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Step back in time aboard the Pichi Richi Railway - South Australia’s iconic heritage railway. Come and see/ride for yourself- Book now🚂
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Operated and lovingly restored by volunteers since 1973, preserving rail history through the Southern Flinders Ranges. The Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc operates a working heritage steam and diesel railway, carrying train passengers during the year between March and November. Our teams of volunteers operate all year round on short and longer term projects which include restoration, maintenance, marketing, regulatory compliance, museum, members services, catering and tour guides to name a few. Pichi Richi Railway volunteers and our supporters are keeping our rail history alive. The society being awarded the Gold Winner of the TOURIST ATTRACTION category in the 2021 South Australian Tourism Awards.

09/10/2026

🚂🎶 MEET ROD – THE MAN BEHIND OUR PICHI RICHI RAILWAY SONG!

What inspires someone to write a song about Pichi Richi Railway? For Canberra-based songwriter Rod, it was a lifelong love of trains, a passion for railways and the extraordinary dedication of our volunteers.

A former train driver who loves ALL trains, Rod has travelled with us twice, experiencing both our Explorer and Afghan Express journeys.

What impressed him most wasn't just our beautifully restored trains. It was the entire operation – our workshops, the professionalism of our volunteers and the incredible standard maintained across the Railway.

Rod knew we had volunteers, but he hadn't realised that Pichi Richi Railway was entirely volunteer-run! He assumed an organisation operating at this standard must have paid professionals working alongside its volunteers.

❤️ A SONG WITH A VERY SPECIAL STORY
Rod has been writing songs for more than 30 years. Sadly, after losing his brother a few years ago, he found it difficult to continue writing.
While travelling overseas, he met a music producer who encouraged him to do something with his lyrics, reigniting his passion for songwriting.
During his travels through China and Japan, including a visit to one of the world's largest railway museums, Rod began thinking about what might inspire his next song.

Then came the idea – Pichi Richi Railway!

Drawing on his love of trains and his experiences travelling with us, Rod put pen to paper. And our very own song was born! 🎵

Even more special, writing our song has inspired Rod to start writing again, including new songs reflecting on his younger days working on the railways.
We are incredibly privileged that Rod voluntarily chose to write a song about Pichi Richi Railway. His story is a wonderful reminder of how our Railway and the dedication of our volunteers can touch people's lives in ways we never imagined.

🎧 HAVE YOU HEARD OUR SONG YET?
Head over to our YouTube channel or Spotify, have a listen and tell us what you think!

And keep watching our page. There's much more to share about Rod, his songwriting journey and his international acclaim.

Thank you, Rod, for sharing your talent, your passion and your remarkable story with us. ❤️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T14I2zw3m6Q

07/10/2026

🚂 WELCOME ABOARD, PINDAN TOURS AND 4WD TRAINING! 🚙

We're delighted to welcome Pindan Tours and 4WD Training as our newest Corporate Member of Pichi Richi Railway.

Based right here in Quorn, in the magnificent Flinders Ranges, this family-owned business has been helping adventurers explore Australia's great outdoors for over 40 years.

🌏 Love an adventure? Then you'll want to meet these guys.

Whether you're new to four-wheel driving, looking to improve your skills or dreaming of your next big Outback adventure, Pindan Tours and 4WD Training has something for you.

Here's what they offer:

🚙 4WD Training: Personalised, one-on-one training with nationally accredited instructors to help you develop the skills and confidence to explore safely.

🏜️ Outback Tag-along Tours: Join small groups of like-minded adventurers and discover some of Australia's most spectacular destinations, from the Flinders Ranges and Simpson Desert to the Red Centre, Kimberley and Pilbara.

🌿 Sustainable Adventures: With Advanced EcoTourism and EcoStar accreditations, they're committed to responsible tourism and protecting the incredible landscapes we all love.

With decades of experience, professional guides and a passion for adventure, you're in experienced hands.

❤️ Supporting local, supporting tourism and supporting our heritage.

As a volunteer-run heritage railway, we're incredibly appreciative of businesses like Pindan Tours and 4WD Training that come on board as Corporate Members. Their support helps us continue preserving and sharing South Australia's railway heritage with future generations.

We're particularly pleased to welcome another Quorn-based tourism business that shares our passion for showcasing the spectacular Flinders Ranges.

Ready to take the tracks less travelled?

Discover their tours, training courses and upcoming adventures here:

🌐 https://www.pindantours.com.au/

🚂 WOULD YOUR BUSINESS LIKE TO COME ON BOARD TOO?

We're always keen to connect with businesses that would love to support Pichi Richi Railway while enjoying the benefits of Corporate Membership.
Interested?
Send us a message right here on Facebook or email [email protected] today, and we'll be in touch.

Please join us in giving Pindan Tours and 4WD Training a warm welcome to the Pichi Richi Railway family. 👏

06/10/2026

October is National Safe Work Month – Safety Matters at Pichi Richi Railway! 🦺

At Pichi Richi Railway, our volunteers are the heart of everything we do, and their safety and wellbeing are always a priority. ❤️

From our train crews and workshop teams to our volunteers working behind the scenes, we're committed to maintaining high safety standards through ongoing training, safe work practices, regular inspections and safety audits.

This National Safe Work Month, we're recognising the importance of looking after one another and creating a safe environment where our volunteers can continue doing what they love.

👏 A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to keeping Pichi Richi Railway operating safely for everyone.

Because everyone deserves to go home safe.

Photo Credit: Phil Radoslovich

05/10/2026

🚂☕ Now this isn’t something you see every Sunday…

Two very different trains. Two very different experiences. One very busy day at Pichi Richi Railway!

What a fabulous series of moments David captured on Sunday, starting with our unique Coffee Pot and 75-year-old steam locomotive W22 coming out of the shed at Quorn, both ready for a day on the rails.

☕ On one side – our remarkable Coffee Pot, more than 120 years old, the last operating example of its type in the world and carrying just 22 passengers for one of our most unique heritage rail experiences.

🚂 On the other – W22, preparing to haul our Pichi Richi Explorer with more than 200 passengers from Quorn through the spectacular Pichi Richi Pass to Woolshed Flat and return.

22 passengers versus 200+!

But that wasn’t the last time these two would meet…

David was there again to capture the wonderful sight of W22 steaming past the Coffee Pot waiting in the siding at Summit. Imagine being onboard either train and watching the other go by! ❤️

With the long weekend, school holidays and stunning Flinders Ranges weather, it was a pretty special Sunday to be travelling with Pichi Richi Railway.

And behind every one of these journeys is an incredible team of volunteers who make it all happen. ❤️ We have another story coming soon celebrating our wonderful volunteers and the huge effort behind such a busy long weekend.

☕ Want to experience the Coffee Pot for yourself?

Our 2027 Coffee Pot dates are now out and bookings are open. With only 22 places on each journey, they sell quickly, so we recommend booking early.

Take a look through David’s wonderful photos from the day – and tell us…

Coffee Pot or Explorer – which one would you choose? ☕🚂

📸 Railway images: D Bryker

03/10/2026

A Journey to Remember – Our First Public Commissioner's Train!

Some railway experiences are truly special, and Friday, 25 September 2026, was certainly one of them!

We were delighted to welcome passengers aboard our first public Commissioner's Train, hauled by our magnificent heritage steam locomotive Yx141, for a memorable journey from Quorn to Tickle Belly Hill.

Travelling in our three historic Commissioner's carriages – Sturt, Light and Flinders – passengers enjoyed a unique journey through railway history.

Our wonderful volunteers Jeremy and Nardean brought history to life, sharing fascinating stories about the train, its carriages and the people who once travelled in them. The personal commentary and historical knowledge shared by our volunteer crew have been particularly well received by our passengers.

📸 Take a look at these memorable moments!

Scroll through our photos to see the magnificent Yx141 and our historic carriages, including a beautiful photograph captured by Jeremy during a special photo stop along the way.

You'll also see our passengers enjoying a scrumptious high tea at Tickle Belly Hill, with some lovely photographs of the delicious food served during this special experience.

⭐ Don't just take our word for it!

We're thrilled to share two wonderful Google reviews from our passengers, Paul and Suzanne, featured in our specially prepared review templates.

Take a moment to read about their experiences in our photos and discover what other passengers are saying on our Google page.

❤️ A huge thank you to everyone who travelled with us and to our dedicated volunteers, both onboard and behind the scenes, who made this memorable day possible.

It's experiences like these that create lasting memories and keep our railway heritage alive. After all, days like this don't happen every day!

🎟️ Missed out? Join us for our next Commissioner's Train!

Our next journey is scheduled for Friday, 16 October 2026, departing Quorn at 1 pm.

With only 50 places available, we encourage you to book early and secure your seat for this unique heritage railway experience.

👉 Book your experience here: https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/train-services/commissioners-train

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02/10/2026

🤝 LOCAL SUPPORT | THE AUSTRAL INN, QUORN

There’s something special about a community that supports one another — and we’re very grateful to have The Austral Inn, Quorn as a Corporate Member of Pichi Richi Railway. 🚂

Located right across the road from Quorn Railway Station, where our Quorn train journeys depart, The Austral Inn is part of the fabric of this historic railway town since 1878.

More than just a place to enjoy a meal or a favourite beverage, it’s a welcoming local meeting place where visitors and locals come together, conversations are shared and friendships are made — something that captures the wonderful community spirit of Quorn.

That local support means a great deal to us at Pichi Richi Railway.

As a volunteer-run heritage railway, the support of businesses within our region helps us continue preserving and sharing an important part of South Australia’s railway history, while together encouraging visitors to stay longer, explore Quorn and discover more of the beautiful Flinders Ranges.

So, if your Pichi Richi Railway journey brings you to Quorn, allow some extra time to explore our historic town. And with The Austral Inn just across the road from the station, why not call in for a meal, a favourite beverage and some genuine Quorn hospitality?

A heartfelt thank you to the team at the Austral Inn for supporting Pichi Richi

Railway through Corporate Membership.

We’re proud to have you aboard. ❤️🚂

Check out their website: https://www.australinn.com.au/

The Austral Inn

30/09/2026

🚂 School Holiday Adventures with Pichi Richi Railway! 🌼☀️

What a fantastic start to the school holidays! Our trains have been busy, with families and visitors enjoying the spectacular Flinders Ranges, beautiful sunshine and magnificent wildflowers.

Our Sunday Explorer welcomed an amazing 220 passengers!

📸 Meet the lovely Bennett family from Coromandel Valley, South Australia, who enjoyed a local farmstay not far from Quorn during their visit. They had a wonderful time exploring the region and plenty of fun aboard our heritage steam train. Thank you for travelling with us and sharing your family photo!

💚 Our Amazing Volunteers Make It All Happen!

Meet some of Sunday's wonderful crew:

🚂 Driver: Dion
🔥 Fireman: Simon
🚂 Trainee Fireman: Ethan
🚩 Guard: Kevin and trainee guard Wayne
🎩 Conductor: Graham
👋 Car Captains: Helen, Andrew, Jeremy, Brennan, Amy and our newest volunteer, Stephen.

🍦 And let's hear it for our Woolshed Flat team...

Imagine welcoming and serving 220 passengers arriving together on a magnificent steam train!

A huge thank you to Senga, Sabine and Tarla, who welcome our passengers with a friendly wave and provide delicious food and refreshments. We've received some wonderful compliments about the food, with cold drinks and ice creams proving especially popular in this glorious spring sunshine!

Of course, a big thank you to ALL our volunteers, including those working tirelessly behind the scenes. Every person plays an important part in keeping our historic railway running and creating memorable experiences for our passengers.

⭐ Travelled with us recently?

We'd love to hear about your experience! Leave us a Google or Tripadvisor review. Your feedback means so much to our volunteers. You can also check out what other passengers are saying about their journeys.

🌼 Fancy a Flinders Ranges adventure?

With beautiful wildflowers, stunning scenery and glorious spring weather, it's a wonderful time to visit!

Explore our remaining 2026 train services or plan ahead for 2027. Check our website or Facebook Events for dates and departure times.

🎟️ Book early! Our popular services fill quickly, particularly during school holidays.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Photo credit: H Magarey

29/09/2026

A warm Pichi Richi Railway welcome to our new Corporate Member – Caravan and Camping SA & NT.

There’s something special about packing up, hitting the open road and discovering what’s waiting beyond the next bend.

It might be a new town, a spectacular landscape, a conversation with a local — or stepping aboard a heritage train and experiencing a piece of South Australian history.

That shared spirit of discovery makes us especially pleased to welcome Caravan & Camping SA & NT as a new Corporate Member of Pichi Richi Railway. 🚂

As the not-for-profit peak industry body for the caravan, camping and outdoor sector across South Australia and the Northern Territory, Caravan and Camping SA & NT supports an industry that helps thousands of people get out and explore.

Through advocacy, education, industry support and major consumer events, they connect people with the experiences, businesses and destinations that make travelling our regions so rewarding.

We particularly love the message behind their Follow Your Wanderer campaign — encouraging people to embrace their sense of adventure, explore their own backyard and create lasting memories along the way.

It’s a message that resonates strongly with us at Pichi Richi Railway.

For many of our passengers, a journey with Pichi Richi Railway is part of a much bigger adventure through Quorn and the magnificent Flinders Ranges — arriving by caravan, camper or car, slowing down, exploring the region and taking home memories that last long after the journey ends.

We’ve also enjoyed being part of Caravan & Camping SA events and meeting so many people who share that same passion for exploring regional South Australia.

❤️ Thank you to Caravan & Camping SA & NT for supporting Pichi Richi Railway through Corporate Membership. we really appreciate it.

Together, we can keep encouraging people to get out, explore, discover — and follow their wanderer.

🚂 Would your business or organisation like to become a Corporate Member of Pichi Richi Railway?

We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us via email or send us a message through this page, and we’ll connect you with our Membership team to find out more.

Photo Credit: Caravan and Camping SA & NT

Address

Railway Station, Railway Terrace
Quorn, SA
5433

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	11:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

+611800777245

Website

http://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/, https://www.instagram.com/pichirichirail/, https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/tr

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