Mary Valley Rattler Train Experience from Gympie

The whole experience was well organised, informative and comfortable. All our questions regarding g history were answered and our stopover at Amamoor was very interesting. The cheese platters on the train were tasty and well presented and the meal at the Gympie station on our return was superb. Definitely outdid our expectations. Thank you and congratulations to all the wonderful volunteers. The ticketing process was easy and prompt, except we had a little trouble submitting our meal options. A great day!!!!

As a family of 12 we had the best time. From the moment we walked into the reception area till when we stepped off the train .

The VIP train trip was fun and the volunteers were amazing. I did not enjoy the lunch when we returned. I wouldn't pay the extra next time. Just buy your lunch when you return. Our preordered food was left out on the table at the trusty Rails Cafe and was cold and tasteless. I have also previously done the high tea on the Silver bullet- an excellent choice.

Enjoyed the train journey. The country side. The village of Amamour is small, but enjoyed the coffee and cake we had from the Cafe. And the ambience sm towns give.

Loved the fun of the steam train. lots of people on board. volunteers were excellent and friendly. Jeff in our carriage was 5 star and John in next carriage did a wonderful commentary for the whole train. At Amamoor the green was set up with stalls and food to welcome us. Scenery not amazing, but still a fun outing.

The trip which I did with three other adults was good but all of us found the guides were rude, condescending and officious. I appreciate they are volunteers but this doesn't excuse downright rudeness. There are several examples. Eg some time before the train was to depart I thought I would get off to go tho the toilet. The closest open door was in the next carriage and there were a few people filling lithe aisles in my carriage. The guide in the next carriage refused to let me use 'his' door - said I would have to wait until I could exit from my carriages door. Several other examples. When I was getting on the train at the other end a guide said to me 'oh your are the bloke that wanders around the moving train to go to the toilet'. I said politely 'I think you are confusing me with someone else'' - I didn't leave my seat at all when the train was moving. He turned to the other guide and said in a loud voice, 'they all look the same to me'. As I say there are several other examples of unpleasantness which spoiled the trip for my party. These guides need some politeness training ,I'm afraid

Great day out...a very special day aboard a "Steam" train. All the volunteers on the train are super friendly and helpful. Recommend to anyone for unique experience

Lovely vintage train memories of my childhood travelling country lines to see grandparents. Easy booking system online and purchase if extra tickets at the train station. Dedicated volunteer staff knowledgeable about the history of the train with excellent customer skills interacting with customers, the village at Amamoor provided a gorgeous stopover.

De rit was leuk, vooral al je als Nederlanders daar de omgeving niet goed kent. Mooie uitzichten. De vrijwilligers waren heeeeeel erg leuk. Dat maakte de trip de moeite waard.

All staff so friendly and helpful. The train and infrastructure was so impressive. The running commentary was the best. A lovely breakfast onsite before we started. Easy parking. We were sorry when it finished.

Great day out, staff were lovely and so helpful. Food was amazing ! We've never had a brownie so good!!

Our carriage inspector was very informative and friendly.

The entire booking ,train trip , people and overall experience was well worth foing

From. Beginning it was fun and interesting. Especially for the little o Es.

Loved our hostess, answered all our questions. Loved the scenery and being in a train from bygone days.