Hall Road Eatery

Yesterday, my companions and I took a journey on The Rattler, enjoying the beautiful scenery and unique experience of steam train travel. We had a delightful lunch at the Rusty Rails Cafe upon our return, and the destination at Amamoor would be ideal for a picnic lunch. I highly recommend this trip.

My family and I took a trip on the Mary Rattler last Sunday and decided to indulge in the Gold Class experience. The journey was incredible, with the gentle breeze flowing through the train windows as we passed by the scenic countryside. The sound of the train and the smell of the coal added to the overall experience. We enjoyed a delicious cheese and nibble platter along with a glass of champagne as part of the package. Our host Marilyn was outstanding, engaging us in conversation and ensuring we had a wonderful time. I highly recommend this experience.

Thoroughly recommend this trip with delicious tasting food on board and a great lunch afterwards. Great train trip, beautiful scenery from this lovely old train. Great commentary from staff on the train. Got back to station and our tables with our names on them were waiting for us. Excellent meal and dessert for afters with a choice of cider wine or beer. Interesting museum there to look around.

Truly a wonderful experience. You won't be disappointed. I booked a first class trip for my parents and I. They suggested we arrive at the station by 9:15, I think that's an hour before the train departs. But I'm very glad they did because it gave us time to grab coffee from the Rusty Rails Cafe, watch as the engine pulled into the station, and even have a quick chat with one of the engineers. There's a lot to experience before the journey even starts, so give yourself plenty of time and don't make the mistake of arriving just in time to board. The first class experience was wonderful. We had cheese platters on arrival and we had our choice of drink. Thankfully, the heritage experience didn't extend to the bar service, and there was EFTPOS available to purchase a couple more I don't want to spoil too much about the journey but it's a delightful day trip, educational, interesting, and very relaxing. The team at the Mary Valley Rattler do extraordinary work, and I can't recommend this experience enough.

Loved it, all the staff and volunteers do a fabulous job, they're happy to answer questions, they're all totally devoted and informative. We had a fantastic day. Highly recommended, fabulous experience!