GOOLWA TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Ride the 1950s Redhen to Victor Harbor’s Rock ’n’ Roll Night — Saturday 19 Sep 2026
Two evening return services by Steam Ranger Heritage Railway run 1950s 'Redhen' railcars between Goolwa and Victor Harbor, offering a scenic, parking-free way to the Rock N Roll Festival.
Ride the 1950s Redhen to Victor Harbor’s Rock ’n’ Roll Night — Saturday 19 Sep 2026.
Board a vintage 1950s railcar in Goolwa for an evening that feels lifted from another era: the Steam Ranger Heritage Railway will operate Redhen railcars for return services to Victor Harbor’s Rock N Roll Festival, threading a short coastal route through Middleton and Port Elliot so you can avoid the festival parking scramble.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
1950s 'Redhen' railcars shuttle festival-goers
Saturday evening services are run in heritage 1950s Redhen railcars operated by Steam Ranger Heritage Railway — a nostalgic way to travel to the Rock N Roll Festival without driving the whole way.
A short coastal hop through seaside towns
The services call at Goolwa, Middleton and Port Elliot before reaching Victor Harbor, giving a quick, scenic evening connection that links several easy parking points with the festival site.
Skip the parking headaches
Park at any of the rail stops in Goolwa, Middleton or Port Elliot and ride the train into Victor Harbor — the service is promoted specifically to help festival-goers avoid parking hassles at the event.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
You’ll step aboard a compact 1950s railcar at Goolwa and, within minutes, be moving through a short coastal corridor that drops passengers at Middleton and Port Elliot before arriving at Victor Harbor — the trips are scheduled as two evening return services so you can attend the festival and return by rail the same night.
THE RIDE
1950s 'Redhen' railcars shuttle festival-goers
Saturday evening services are run in heritage 1950s Redhen railcars operated by Steam Ranger Heritage Railway — a nostalgic way to travel to the Rock N Roll Festival without driving the whole way.
THE ROUTE
A short coastal hop through seaside towns
The services call at Goolwa, Middleton and Port Elliot before reaching Victor Harbor, giving a quick, scenic evening connection that links several easy parking points with the festival site.
THE ACCESS
Skip the parking headaches
Park at any of the rail stops in Goolwa, Middleton or Port Elliot and ride the train into Victor Harbor — the service is promoted specifically to help festival-goers avoid parking hassles at the event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening service suits — and who should take care
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Flat fare is $10.00 per person (subsidised by the City of Victor Harbor).
Park at Goolwa, Middleton or Port Elliot and board the evening Redhen railcars to avoid festival parking hassles.
If travelling to the event during the day, pre-purchase your tickets and join one of the regular Cockle Train services to reach the festival.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do I meet the train?
Meet at Goolwa Railway Station.
How much does the Saturday evening service cost?
Flat fare is $10.00 per person, subsidised by the City of Victor Harbor.
Can I bring my dog on the train?
No — dogs are not permitted on these services.
Can I make a group booking for the festival train?
No — group bookings are not accepted for these evening services.
Is the Companion Card accepted?
Companion Card is not accepted for this service.
Are there facilities for wheelchairs or mobility aids?
Space for mobility aids is limited (for example, wheelchairs); travellers with mobility requirements should plan accordingly.
Can I travel to the festival during the day by train?
Yes — pre-purchase your tickets and join one of the regular Cockle Train services to reach the event during the day.