The small town of Clarence is located along Bell's Line of Road between Bell and Lithgow.

The Zig Zag Railway

Clarence rates a special mention as it is the home town of the famous Zig Zag Railway.

The Zig Zag Railway was constructed in the late 1800’s and took around three years to complete. Today the Zig Zag Railway is a must see for any visitor to the Blue Mountains as you take a ride on a railway journey through history.

Clarence Railway Station

The technology of this famous railway was a remarkable engineering breakthrough of the 19th century, overcoming the steep descent of the Blue Mountains via a system of railway cuttings, tunnels and viaducts.

The Zig Zag Railway, Steam trains operate every weekend, public holiday, Wednesday and during the week in the NSW public school holidays. Vintage rail motors run at all other times.

Departures are at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.

Vintage Railmotors operate mid week except Wednesdays, NSW School Holidays and Public Holidays. Departures from Clarence: 11.00am, 1.00pm, and 3.00pm

Zig Zag themed events

On the rail motor trips the train stops at two scenic lookouts and passengers are taken on a guided tour of the workshops.

The costs for both steam trains and rail motors are...

$28.00 for adults, $22.00 concession,
$14.00 for school aged children - Under 5's are free with a paying adult.
Family tickets are available for $70 - Family either 2 adults and up to three children or 1 adult and up to 4 children

For more information telephone the Zig Zag railway direct (02) 6355 2955.

Prices and times subject to change.