Special Event
Weekend TabToowoomba Carnival of Flowers
All aboard for an unforgettable afternoon where heritage railway charm blooms into fine dining elegance! Begin your journey on the garden deck with a glass of bubbles, before turning your hand to floral arranging — crafting your own centrepiece to grace your table. Then step aboard the beautifully restored Lady MacGregor railway carriage, transformed into an elegant dining space where silky oak panels glow under ambient lighting and crisp white tablecloths set the scene for something truly special.
Three exquisite courses await, each thoughtfully paired with wines from Heritage Estate in Stanthorpe. Your ticket also includes entry to the Dreamtime carriage, adding an extra layer of discovery to this unique heritage railway experience.
Intimate, indulgent and impossibly charming, this is fine dining with a delightful twist, where culinary excellence and railway heritage bloom beautifully together.
Seats are strictly limited. Book now to secure your place at this signature event.
Menu (alternate drop) - paired with wines from Heritage Estate
Entree of Caramelised onion tarts or Pork Belly bites with miso chilli caramel sauce
Main of Pulled beef cheek or Rolled roast chicken and jus (both served with pumpkin and pine nut salad, scattered edible flowers, sourdough bread)
Dessert of Coconut Pannacotta with banana chips, toffeed pineapple, malibu mint syrup or Raspberry meringue roulade with whipped cream and berry coulis
Tea and Coffee
Gluten free option available but must be pre ordered.
Your Host
DownsSteam is a volunteer-driven heritage railway in Drayton, dedicated to preserving the rich rail heritage of the Darling Downs. Since restoring the last steam locomotive built by the historic Toowoomba Foundry Company, this passionate community-led organisation has expanded to offer unique rail experiences — from steam shuttles to pub lunches and curated dining adventures in beautifully restored heritage carriages.