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707 Operations is a railway preservation group based in Melbourne, Australia. The volunteer organisation was established in 1980 to restore R class locomotive R707. The company has its own section of the Newport Workshops that is used for storing carriages and locomotives when not in use for trips.

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707 Operations is a railway preservation group based in Melbourne, Australia. The volunteer organisation was established in 1980 to restore R class locomotive R707. The company has its own section of the Newport Workshops that is used for storing carriages and locomotives when not in use for trips.

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My partner and I just travelled onboard 707 Operations (aka Slow Rail Journeys) "The Grainlander" to Wycheproof and Sea Lake this weekend. This was our first time travelling on a Slow Rail Journey of this length and scale. The whole experience was run to a world class standard of travel. All staff operating these trains are volunteers, and they are all so helpful and professional in what they do. These trips include all meals cooked and served onboard the train (the quality of the food is exceptional and delicious), side tours to local attractions, such as silo art tours, paddleboat rides, hotel dining, etc. As ours was in the wheat belt Mallee region, our side tours were to the silo art and Lake Tyrell in Sea Lake. The team also communicates every day of the tour via text messages, keeping guests in the loop about arrival and departure times, side tour information, etc. A variety of different accommodation options are available onboard the train, depending on your level of comfort and needs. Showers and toilets are also located in the carriages, either in the cabin, or at the end of the carriage. Overall just a brilliant experience if you love train travel and exploring regional Victoria. We will definitely be back on one of their tours again. Highly recommend them.

vickstar1992vickstar1992
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Had a great day out on our day trip to Seymour for the food and wine festival, cant wait for another trip with 707, they do a great job and have kept a piece of history available for all to enjoy

Jamie PaulJamie Paul
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We had the best time! The team are incredible! The service of everything is really amazing. I highly recommend! We will be back. 10/10!

nicole johnstonnicole johnston
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+61 420 806 875

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Website

707operations.com.au

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