MARCH / APRIL 2020

S P I R I T O F P R O G R E S S

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Railaboard the Spirit of Progress

- the first run from Melbourne to Sydney

in 33 years

FROM $990* pp twin share

The Return of an Icon Inaugural run Melbourne to Albury & Sydney

© Copyright Henry Owen

*Fares and inclusions are per person either twin-share or single in AUD. Earlybird fares are valid until 5pm Friday 22 November 2019. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time. Train departure and arrival times are subject to change. Heritage rail equipment is subject to change. This tour is subject to minimum group numbers being achieved. Tour is subject to regulatory approval by rail networks and track owners. Ask your Travel Specialist for details. Cruise Express reserves the right to make changes to any details outlined in this brochure, without notice.

The legend resumes - this history making return of the Spirit of Progress to NSW for the first time in 33 years is a collaboration between Cruise Express, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre and Lachlan Valley Railway. We invite you to be a part of history.

1300 766 537 info@cruiseexpress.com.aucruiseexpress.com.au/spirit-of-progress-inaugural

Version 3 - 221119

Tuesdayboard the Spirit of Progress at Southern Cross Station for a

daylight run to Albury

Melbourne - dep. afternoonBroadmeadowsKilmore EastSeymourBenallaWangarattaWodonga - border -Albury - arr. early evening

Wednesdayboard the Spirit of Progress on its inaugural northbound run

- the first time the train has been to Sydney in 33 years

Albury - dep. morningCulcairnThe RockUranquintyWagga WaggaJunee - lunch stopCootamundraDemondrilleHardenYass JunctionGoulburn - short stopMoss ValeBowralMittagongPictonStrathfieldSydney - arr. mid evening

Itinerary-------------

31

Days

Daylight service from Mebourne Southern Cross Station to Albury aboard the Spirit of ProgressWelcome sparkling wineAfternoon refreshments1 night Albury accommodation at the ATURA with breakfastWelcome drinks at your hotelReturn coach transfers in AlburyInaugural daylight service from Albury to Sydney Terminal aboard the Spirit of ProgressLunch at the Junee Railway Station CaféLight dinner served aboard the trainKiosk and bar available onboard selling beverages and light snacksComplimentary tea, coffee and water throughout your rail journeyGenerous luggage allowance

Inclusions-------------

2

March 2020

Fares

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2 $990* pp twin share- compartment seating up to 6- twin / double room

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Passengers relax in the First Class Parlor Car on the inaugural run of the Spirit of Progress in November 1937

Compartments aboard the air-conditioned Spirit of Progress are comfortable with plenty of leg room and luggage racks

Parlor Car aboard the Spirit of Progress - open to all passengers. It is a convivial way to enjoy the passing countryside

1

April 2020-------------

1 $1,090* pp solo- compartment seating up to 6- single room

Limited space available

The Spirit of Progress features original 1937 compartment

seating cars, Parlor Car and is hauled by heritage diesel

locomotives

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