Latest Updates
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May 21, 2021Breweries from Geelong & The Bellarine Bring Home Gold
Given how well our local breweries performed at the AIBAs, it’s no surprise we only serve beer from Geelong, Bellarine & The Otways.
November 12, 2020Our Summer Plans
Hello Melbourne! Hello Regional Victoria! Maybe even a few interstate friends?! It’s so nice to see you again. I know you guys are excited the restrictions are easing across the
September 17, 2020See you in COVID normal (whenever that may be….)
First up, let’s say “Well done Regional Victoria!” Now we're at Step 3 out of lockdown. However, that doesn't mean that The Q Train is going to be opening up straight away
March 27, 2020COVID-19 – Our response
Hi there! I hope you’re safe and well, and are staying at home. We all need to play our part in order to flatten the curve; ensuring that our ICU beds don’t get overwhelmed, an
March 17, 2020Statement from CEO in regard to COVID-19
It is with a heavy heart that I have to confirm what you no doubt have seen coming: we need to temporarily close our doors. This is the socially responsible decision, as we all nee
March 5, 2020Celebrating & preserving our remarkable region
When we began the journey of The Q Train, our first and foremost priority was (and still is) to showcase the magnificent Bellarine. From its local producers to the pristin
February 21, 2020Welcome to the Family
Isn’t she a beauty! Weighing 130 tonne and with a height of 12ft, The Q Train are thrilled to announce that the 3620 Locomotive Engine will be join
February 5, 2020A Romantic Journey
This Valentine’s Day we’re setting the scene, pouring the bubbles, serving up a decadent feast and taking you and your loved one on a romantic journey. Climb aboard
January 22, 2020Meet The Makers
The Q Train is proud to be a family business and as such, one of our primary goals is to support other local family businesses and showcase their produce for what it is, the region
December 16, 2019The gift of The Q Train
Fine dining complemented by a shifting landscape of spectacular views and scenery. Here at The Q Train we present an experience like no other. Never before has Australia seen a her
October 11, 2019New Year’s Eve – Roll into the roaring twenties
When & Where: Tuesday 31st December 6-9pm The Q Train Queenscliff to Drysdale return. Then 9pm til midnight at Whisky Bar at the Brewhouse. What: TQT degustation. Free Beer, W
September 20, 2019Grand Final Weekend on The Q Train
It’s that time of year again. Cars are adorned with flags, our social media feeds are full of ‘us vs them’ memes, and there is seemingly nothing else on the radio
July 4, 2019MasterChef onboard The Q Train
Two years ago, just before we started service, Andrew Bridger (one of the owners – and a long time MasterChef fan!) said to our Marketing Coordinator Emma that “I think that we
June 14, 2019What an exciting Autumn!
Wow, what an exciting Autumn we’ve had on board The Q Train! In March we sadly said goodbye and good luck to Greg Egan, who had been our Head Chef since we opened. He followe
June 4, 2019Welcome 1107!
How many restaurants in Australia own and operate their own train with its own locomotive? Only one in Australia that we know of– The Q Train! For our first year of operation, Th
June 3, 2019Scotchmans Hill on the Rails
On Friday 31st of May The Q Train welcomed on board Scotchmans Hill’s Chief Winemaker Robin Brockett. Robin had carefully chosen wines to match each course of The Q Train’s Aut
March 19, 2019Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2019
Our Award Winning Restaurant on Rails The Q Train was very excited to be part of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival in 2019. Legendary Chef Teage Ezard joined us for A Moveable F
September 28, 2017One week to go!
The Q Train will officially commence service on Thursday October 5th, after months of preparation. To say we’re excited is an understatement! Last minute refurbishments and glitc
August 15, 2017Welcome aboard, Greg Egan!
We at The Q Train are delighted to welcome our Head Chef, Greg Egan. Greg has joined us this week, and is already hard at work meeting suppliers, menu planning and even turning a t
June 5, 2017Sleeper to Diner? More like dawn to dusk labour!
The Q Class Dining Car where you will enjoy your degustation event started its life as a sleeping car on “The Sunlander”, a long distance passenger rail service operated by Que
April 15, 2017Club Loco Bar Car Revamp!
This carriage sat forlorn and unloved, covered in graffiti behind the Ipswich Railway Workshops for 15 years until rescued by The Q Train. As you can see, the interior of this bar
March 8, 2017Our journey begins……and it’s a long one!
The rail grapevine spreads wide, and when we heard about Queensland Rail selling several of its Sunlander carriages, we couldn’t resist going up to have a look-see. Sharing his e
