First Class Steam Train Dining: A Journey on the Queenscliff Historic Q Train

We embark on a journey filled with history, gourmet cuisine, scenic beauty, and unforgettable moments aboard the Q Train and beyond!
Welcome aboard the Q Train for an unforgettable first culinary journey through the picturesque landscapes of Queenscliff, Victoria! 🚂🍽️. The Q Train is Australia's only gourmet train restaurant based solely on local foods, all sourced from the Bellarine Peninsula.
🌟 Highlights of this Video 🌟
🚂 Experience the charm of the Q Train, a beautifully restored steam train restaurant that takes guests on a gastronomic voyage through the Bellarine Peninsula.
🍷 Savour delectable dishes and exquisite wines while enjoying breathtaking views from the train's vintage carriages.
🗺️ Explore the historical significance and geographical beauty of Queenscliff, a coastal town steeped in rich maritime history.
🌅 Witness the stunning sunset views over Port Phillip Bay from a local lookout while savoring classic fish and chips.
🏨 Step inside Alcaston House for a glimpse of our charming accommodation and a brief narrative on its fascinating history.
Join us on an immersive adventure as we traverse from Drysdale to Queenscliff and back aboard this historic Bellarine train restaurant, indulging in gourmet delights amidst stunning scenery.
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0:00 Introduction
0:53 Where is Queenscliff?
1:19 How do you get to Queenscliff?
1:40 Catching the Sorrento to Queenscliff Car Ferry
2:11 Catching the bus to the Q-Train
2:30 Boarding the Q-Train at Drysdale
4:12 Arriving back at Queenscliff to turn the locomotive
5:16 A steam train passing at full steam
6:00 Arriving back in Drysdale
6:30 Athelstane House Guest House in Queenscliff
7:12 Queenscliff Original Fish and Chip Shop
7:34 Queenscliff Ocean View Lookout
7:54 Our thoughts on the Q Train and Queenscliff
Sorrento to Queenscliff Ferry: www.searoad.com.au/
Queenscliff Q Train: www.theqtrain.com.au/
Athelstane House: www.athelstane.com.au/
The Original Queenscliff Fish and Chips: theoriginalqueenscliff.com.au/
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[@twobins2060]

You've convinced me to put this on our list for our next trip to Oz next year. It looked great.

[@MichaelBTraveller]

It redefines "slow food" 🙂. You can't be in a hurry when you go on the Q Train, I think you could walk the distance quicker, but that's not what it's about. Beautiful countryside, amazing food, great local wines, and a lovely old train. They also do a pickup/dropoff with the ferry from Melbourne so you can make a full day of it if you don't want to drive. Enjoy!

[@xdeecee]

Excellent, would love to do that. X

[@MichaelBTraveller]

It's very good fun 👌

[@deon708]

Looks like an South African railways class 24 steam engine

[@MichaelBTraveller]

Thanks Deon, are you from South Africa? You're 100% correct! The 3620 is a South African built steam engine that used to pull the scenic railway in Kuranda, far north Queensland, before arriving in Geelong to pull the Q Train. It's a North British 24 Class 2-8-4 No.3620 (NB No.26332) built for South African Railways. Straight to the top of the class for you 🙂

[@deon708]

@@MichaelBTraveller Hi , yes from Cape Town. SA . My dad was an steam engine driver. Travelled every school holiday with him on the foot plate.

[@MichaelBTraveller]

Mine too, although I never got to take a ride. He'd changed to suburban electric by the time I came along