Experience the excitement of a steam train trip behind former NSW Government Railways locomotive 5917 as The Picnic Train in conjunction with The Canberra Railway Museum presents special family trips from Canberra over Easter - Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th & Monday 18th April You will experience steam locomotive 5917 working hard as it climbs the steep grade by the spectacular Molongolo River Gorge, through long, dark tunnels and on through the beautiful rural countryside to Bungendore 5917 is one of the D59 Class 2-8-2 'Mikado' steam locomotives used by the NSW Government Railways from the 1950s until the end of steam operations in the 1970s Ticketing options are perfect for singles, couples, small groups and families. Book your seats via the website.