Travel in a private oasis for two aboard a fully restored 1960's era carriage built to operate on the Southern Aurora between Melbourne and Sydney.
Our Premium Twin Cabin (NAM) carriages were built to operate on the all First Class flagship of the Australian Railways - the Southern Aurora - which operated between Melbourne and Sydney.
Fully restored, your private cabin for two features everything you would expect to make your journey with us enjoyable.
Each Premium Twin cabin features:
A three-seater lounge by day that is converted into two comfortable bunk beds each evening by our friendly team;
A private panoramic window to enjoy the stunning Victorian scenery;
A private ensuite (including shower, toilet & vanity);
High quality linen, towels and amenities;
Full air-conditioning;
240V power outlet (CPAP suitable) in every compartment;
Complimentary drinking water; and
Shelving and hanging closet.
Please note: There is limited storage in guest compartments and we recommend limiting luggage brought onboard.
In addition Slow Rail Journey fares include:
Gourmet meals;
Off-train tours; and
Access to the lounge, club and other cars.
All of our fully restored ex-Southern Aurora NAM Twinette cars entered servcie on the flagship Southern Aurora between Melbourne and Sydney in April 1962. They were constructed as part of a fleet of 34 stainless steel carriages built for the train by the Commonwealth Engineering workshops in Granville, NSW.
In 1987 after the withdrawal of the Southern Aurora, the carriages were refurbished in Victoria for use on the Sydney/Melbourne Express. They were withdrawn from service in August 1994 when XPT services replaced all trains between Melbourne and Sydney.
The carriages were restored to their former glory by Seven-0-Seven Operations volunteers in partnership with Transport Heritage NSW.
Each NAM carriage originally included 10 2-berth en-suite cabins and accommodated 20 people.
"Fantastic service from the volunteer train crew, good hardy meals (bacon and eggs for breakfast, lasagne, salad and cheesecake for lunch) did not go hungry! Well provisioned cabins, at seat service for some meals, welcome drink and yummy nibbles. Well organised, ran on time, interesting off train activities. Hard to fault!"
