CARRIAGES
BROAD GAUGE
Our carriages are from a more elegant era – the golden age of travel, with many now over 100 years old and some having been part of iconic names such as the ‘Spirit of Progress’.
From humble ‘E’ type compartment carriages, so familiar to the Victorian Network, to carriages literally built for royalty they represent over a century of travelling history. If you’re travelling with us, planning to – or perhaps planning on chartering your own train – the information below outlines the details of each carriage.
E types entered service between 1906 and 1912. S types entered service between 1937 and 1956.
All E type carriages are limited to 80kmh and S type carriages are limited to 115kmh.
NOTE: Seat numbers (where shown) and other specific details may differ from carriage to carriage. This page does not include crew cars, baggage cars, service cars, carriages undergoing restoration or not currently in service.
NON AIR-CONDITIONED
AE type
First Class 'E' type compartment / side corridor carriage
BROAD GAUGE
Non air-conditioned
8 x compartments seating up to 6 passengers each
Total capacity 48 - comfort capacity 32
Operational : 2AE, 30AE
BE type
Second Class 'E' type compartment / side corridor carriage
BROAD GAUGE
Non air-conditioned
9 x compartments seating up to 8 passengers each
Total capacity 72 - comfort capacity 54
Operational : 1BE, 14BE, 26BE
ABE type
Composite 'E' type compartment / side corridor carriage
BROAD GAUGE
Non air-conditioned
5ABE - 5 x 2nd class compartments seating up to 8 passengers each + KIOSK
Total capacity 40 - comfort capacity 30
16ABE - 8 x 2nd class compartments seating up to 8 passengers each
Total capacity 64 - comfort capacity 48
Operational : 5ABE, 16ABE
BCE type
Second Class 'E' type compartment / side corridor carriage / GUARD / Baggage
BROAD GAUGE
Non air-conditioned
5 x 2nd class compartments seating up to 8 passengers each
Total capacity 40 - comfort capacity 30
Baggage area doors can be opened to create open air viewing area
Operational : 3BCE
YARRA Parlor
First Class 'E' type Observation car / Open air observation platform
BROAD GAUGE
Non air-conditioned
Observation lounge seating approx. 20 passengers, Ladies lounge seating up to 5, 2 x 6 seat compartments
Total capacity 37-40 approx.
Operational : Yarra Parlor
STATE CAR 4
First Class 'E' type Royal / Vice Regal Observation car / Open air observation platform
BROAD GAUGE
Non air-conditioned
2 x 3 seat compartments, 2 x bedrooms seat up to 6 total, Lounge seating up to 4
Total capacity 12 approx.
Operational : State Car 4
AIR-CONDITIONED
BS type
Second Class 'S' type compartment / side corridor carriage
BROAD GAUGE
Air-conditioned
6 x compartments seating up to 8 passengers each + KIOSK
Total capacity 48 - comfort capacity 36
Operational : 3BS
DINING
'Spirit of Progress' Dining Car
BROAD GAUGE
Air-conditioned
Full kitchen with fridges and warming facilities
Total capacity 48
Operational : Dining Car
STATE CAR 5
First Class 'S' type Royal / Vice Regal Sleeping car
BROAD GAUGE
Air-conditioned
2 x 3 seat compartments, 2 x bedrooms seat up to 6 total, Lounge seating up to 7
Kitchen with fridges and warming facilities
Total capacity 20 approx.
Operational : State Car 5
VAM 1
'Spirit of Progress' Sleeping Car
BROAD GAUGE
Air-conditioned
10 'Twinette' compartments with upper / lower beds, shower, toilet
Sleeping capacity 20 | Seating capacity 30
Operational : VAM 1
STANDARD GAUGE
To find out more about our carriage types that are currently in service including layouts and features on STANDARD GUAGE – click below:
