Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway, Semaphore Station

39 reviews

Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

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Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway, Semaphore Station is a Tourist attraction located at Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia. It has received 39 reviews with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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  • The address of Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway, Semaphore Station: Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019, Australia

  • Semaphore and Fort Glanville Tourist Railway, Semaphore Station has 4.3 stars from 39 reviews

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  • "Absolutely disgusting yesterday watched the driver of the train get off and rudley abused a driver that accidentally did not see the train coming like I have seen many times before but seriously the driver was a disgrace thinking he was top dog of the train line perhaps like he rudely pointed out to the car driver what is it going to take before something is done maybe puts some flashing lights on when the train is coming but what I witnessed was disgracefully in front of people and kids think before you open your mouth"

    "Great views"

    "OOpsy put the review for this on the kiosk - will fix- What could be more fun than a jolting ride along the foreshore accompanied by 8 lil monsters goaded on by Dad and Uncle, shouting hello and waving to all the walkers( who good naturedly responded in kind)- unless you have a bad back, then take a thick cushion"

    "What a delight it is to remember going on this little train when I was only a few years old to now be able to take our young son along to enjoy the joy of being on a train with a beautiful view"

    "A nice idea and good for kids, just don’t expect the train to leave on schedule"

Reviews

  • Grant curtain

Absolutely disgusting yesterday watched the driver of the train get off and rudley abused a driver that accidentally did not see the train coming like I have seen many times before but seriously the driver was a disgrace thinking he was top dog of the train line perhaps like he rudely pointed out to the car driver what is it going to take before something is done maybe puts some flashing lights on when the train is coming but what I witnessed was disgracefully in front of people and kids think before you open your mouth.
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Brendan Daley

Great views. Would of given this a 5 star but staff member Kym is a rude piece of work, not only to my family but everybody else wanting to get on the train. It's like we where an inconvenience to his day. Lose the grumpy workers and this could be a great ride. All other staff where great.
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

  • Sally-Anne Pucek

OOpsy put the review for this on the kiosk - will fix- What could be more fun than a jolting ride along the foreshore accompanied by 8 lil monsters goaded on by Dad and Uncle, shouting hello and waving to all the walkers( who good naturedly responded in kind)- unless you have a bad back, then take a thick cushion...good times

  • Lynette Spann

What a delight it is to remember going on this little train when I was only a few years old to now be able to take our young son along to enjoy the joy of being on a train with a beautiful view. It can be quite hot inside though when sitting and waiting but once moving again it’s quite lovely. We will come again soon. Thanks.

  • Holly D

A nice idea and good for kids, just don’t expect the train to leave on schedule. My goodness we were suppose to leave at 12:05 and at 12:30 still sitting here. The payment process is very long and really no reason someone can’t take payment before the train arrives instead of making people sit with kids for so long.

  • Austen _

Great way to kill half a day with the kids, a few rides on the "carnival" rides, trip up and back on the steam train and finish off with some lunch from a random cafe on the main road.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
No

  • Linda (_lostlinda)

Great little steam train ride for all the kids, big or small! The ride goes for about half an hour and you can just jump on board with payments taken via Eftpos - Adults $10, Kids $5 & under 3's are FREE!

  • Daniel Bambrick

A lovely experience, definitely recommend for anyone heading down to semaphore beach for the day. Don’t miss it!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
No

  • Jenny Brown

Good value, great experience. A must do activity. Have done .any times with different family members
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
10–30 min
Reservation recommended
No

  • Nigel

Small miniature train that runs from semaphore to fort glanville. Walking trail runs alongside so you can catch the train there and walk back. Nice sheltered carriages, kids love it.

  • Issa Lahleh

The train is a bit old, however it's a nice adventure. An exciting experience for a family and kids on a holiday or a weekend. I recommend it. Kids will like it :)

  • Rugbeer Julien

It's was really enjoyable and a lovely trip.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
Up to 10 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

  • Lu Liu

Great experience of riding a little train. The staff is very nice. Children like to ride the little train along the seaside for sightseeing.

  • Christine Thompson

Went to go on the train site said it was open go there was told not open till the long weekend doesn't say anything like that not good

  • Hansad Abdulrahim

Good beaches have luck and can see sea lions
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
1 hr+
Reservation recommended
No

  • Dave Clarke

We took our son here for the first time was a wonderful much needed day out love that these things still run in Adelaide

  • Srikanth Vallipuram

Good experience for kids
Visited on
Public holiday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Andy M

Good experience. No wait.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Kelly Spendlove

Fantastic experience for the kids, an icon we need to keep. Great work and a big Thankyou to the volunteers.

  • 1965af

Little steam railway with costal route of a few miles. Lovely area with snack bar and recreation areas.

  • Jenny Pursche

Nice small railway, run by volunteers friendly and helpful. Suitable for all ages

  • Steve Allankeys

The train is cramped, no room for 4 people In cart. Walk on or catch an uber.

  • Zatniko Satrio Mayangkoro

Nostalgic! it was fun
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
10–30 min

  • Tashi’s Mom

Try this too!!
Reservation recommended
Not sure

  • Lucinda Brown-McCormick

The train is AMAZING!!!

  • Wilmari Meyer

Neat and clean

  • Al Burns (Albie)

Killer

  • Terry Gosling
  • Pushpesh Bishnoi
  • Fiona Bell
  • Anthony Howard
  • Ashley Higgins
  • Nathan Petiet (Karcean)
  • Caitlin Alvaro
  • Ross Vivian
  • balaji arul
  • Trupthi N.T.
  • Avijit Roy
  • Brent Van Gils

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