Railtrail New Year Brochure 2026 A5

NEW TOUR

NEW TOUR

J APANESE S PRINGTIME S PECTACULAR

G REAT A USTRALIAN S TEAM S PECTACULAR

18 DAYS ex Tokyo ground only from £9175

14 DAYS ex Melbourne/Sydney ground only from £6445

19 DAYS Ex London by air from £TBC

16 DAYS Ex London by air from £8195

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DEPARTS

DEPARTS

ACTIVITY LEVEL

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Monday 23 March 2026 (Flight Inclusive) or Tuesday 24 March 2026 (Ground Only)

Monday 21 September 2026 (Flight Inclusive) or Tuesday 22 September 2026 (Ground Only)

Steam on the impressive Zig Zag Railway with its unique switchback design Enjoy a full day at the fantastic Sydney Transport Heritage Expo including the incredible “Great Train Race” Ride behind steam on the narrow gauge Illawarra Light Railway Cruise the Murray River aboard a vintage paddle steamer Free time to explore the vibrant cities of Melbourne and Sydney

Take a moving journey through the history of Hiroshima Cruise the magnificent Matsushima Bay, beautiful Lake Ashinoko, and sacred Miyajima Visit fascinating museums including the Kyoto Railway Museum Visit the majestic Fort Goryokaku with over 1,000 cherry blossoms Indulge in the unique food culture of Japan

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the legendary Puffing Billy Railway Ride behind steam on the Victorian Goldfields Railway to historic Maldon Journey in First Class on the XPT from Melbourne to Sydney Tour Australia’s largest collection of heritage rollingstock at Thirlmere Rail Museum

Experience Green Car (First Class) travel on Japan’s iconic bullet train Ride behind steam on the famous heritage railways of Oigawa and Banetsu Journey on the romantic Sagano Railway and picturesque Resort Shirakami Train Explore historic temples, castles, and cultural sites in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka

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