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The White Hat Guide to Steam Trains in Melbourne & Victoria
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Puffing Billy Steam Train
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Crimson Rosellas
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Victorian Goldfields RailwayAn impressive range of big steam engines. From 27 December to mid January, trains run every day on the Sunday times below. Every Sunday (& public holidays) 11.30 am, 1 pm & 2.30 pm
Every Wednesday 11.30 am & 1 pm
Saturdays and Wednesdays during school holidays, Sunday timetable applies
From 27 December to mid January trains run every day on Sunday timetable
No trains Christmas & Boxing Day
Maldon (in the Goldfields area of Central Victoria)
Enquiries: (03) 5470 6658 or (03) 5475 2966
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Running Days - The engines are impressive seen in action and on the last Sunday of each month (except December) many of them are fired up. There will always be at least one or two steam rollers or traction engines in steam, the stationary museum steams up, the big diesels and the vintage workshop also put on a display. There are over 400 engines and associated exhibits scattered through the exhibition sheds around the sites. The grounds have been developed from a raw industrial wasteland to a very pleasant park by the volunteer members of the club over the past 20 years with picnic tables, shade trees and BBQ facilities for picnickers. Ice Creams and cold drinks are available but no food except at rally times. The grounds and museum are open 11am till 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays except the Christmas - New Year period. The Miniature railway operates on Sundays (rides $2). Admission is by donation. To see it all running the best time to visit is rally time. Full information at Melbourne Steam Traction Engine
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11am-4pm Saturdays & Sundays |
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National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd.,
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(Mel ref 72 D9) |
Enquiries: (03) 9763 1614 |
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Public run days once a month where a small charge applies. Children should be in the charge of an adult and enclosed footwear is required. Picnic and BBQ facilities are available. More information at the Mooroolbark & District Miniature Railway &
Steam Club website. |
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11am-4pm, 4th Sun of month (except Dec) |
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Kiloran Reserve, Hawthory Road,
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(Mel ref 51 F2) |
Enquiries: (03) 9723 1025 |
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ARHS Railway Museum
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Please note that the Museum of the Australian Railways
Historical Society has temporarily closed. The organisers are hoping to have it
reopen to the public some time in the second half of 2010.. Enter through a replica 1880s railway station building to view steam, diesel
& electric locomotives, railway carriages & wagons, signal box & railway
artefacts. See also
Steam Trains in Melbourne &
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Bulla Hill Miniature Railway
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A ride-on model railway. Enclosed footwear must be worn. More information at Bulla
Steam Railway. |
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noon-5pm, 1st & 3rd Sunday of month |
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Green Street,
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Jerilderie Mini Rail Club
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This 7¼" gauge railway is a scale model of a full-size steam railway set in delightful surroundings by the Billabong Creek. Access is via the footbridge sitauted behind 'The Willows' Museum in Powell Street. Open for coach tours etc by request |
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11.30am-4pm, 2nd Sunday of month (weather permitting) |
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Enquiries: (03) 5886 1583 |
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Melbourne Tram Museum
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This museum is a short tram ride from the city and contains a significant
collection of heritage trams in the historic Hawthorn Tram Depot. It is open on
the second Saturday of each month a month.
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Second Saturday of the month |
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Hawthorn Tram Depot, cnr Power Street & Riverdale Road
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Enquiries: (03) 9619 8863 |
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Mornington Railway
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Steam hauled travel from a bygone era.. Moorooduc Station (Mel ref 105 K9, enter from Two Bays Road near Moorooduc Highway) 11am-4pm, and Mornington Station (Mel ref 145 G1) 11.30am-3.15pm. More information at Steam
Trains in Melbourne and Mornington
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1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of month |
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Mornington |
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Enquiries: 1300 767 274 |
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South Gippsland Tourist Railway
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Historic railcars and railmotors travelling the 38km section of line from Nyora to Leongatha. Passengers may get on or off a train at Korumurra, Loch, Nyora or Leongatha railway stations. More information |
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Sundays and public Holidays (except Christmas Day & Good Friday) |
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Enquiries: 1800 44 22 11 |
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| The Blues Train | | One steam, train, 4 carriages, 200 people and blues musicians. Licensed. No BYO. Enquiries (03) 5258 4343 and more information at The Blues Train. | | Queenscliff Railway Station, Queenscliff - | | $72 / $65 plus booking fee | Bookings: 132 849 |
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| Scoresby Steamfest | | Vintage boys toys in action. Steam rollers, traction engines, earth moving equipment, diesel generators, tractors, industrial and marine steam engines, model boats, meccano, and a miniature railway giving rides for kids young and old. More information at
Scoresby Steamfest. | | 10am to 5pm, 6th to 8th March 2010 | National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Rd., Scoresby - (Mel ref 72 D9) | | $10/$5 (family $20) Note on pricing | Enquiries: 0402 270 550 |
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| Steam Shuttles from Flinders St to Williamstown | Steamrail Victoria will be conducting Steam Shuttles from Flinders St Station
to the Williamstown Festival. Ride in the historic carriages and enjoy the
delights of steam travel! Lots to do in
Williamstown.
- Departs Flinders St: 10:10am, 11:35am, 2:15pm, 3:35pm, 4:45pm
- Departs Williamswton: 9:15am, 10:53am, 1:33pm, 2:53pm, 4:15pm
Adult $10 / Under 16 $5 / Family $25 (all return) (Note on pricing) | | Sunday 14th March 2010 | - | | Enquiries: (03) 9387 1953 |
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| Hurstbridge Wattle Festival | The Wattles are out, it’s time to celebrate our unique Australian heritage,
environment and culture. Lots of fun for the whole family.
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 Steam
train rides
- vintage cars & engines
- Cobb & Co coach
- double-decker bus
- roving performers
- local wines & art
- live stage–youth bands
- face painting
- animal nursery
- Brock Foundation car show
| | 29th August 2010 | Hurstbridge Village, Main Road Hurstbridge - (Mel ref 185 J8) | | Free entry | Enquiries: 1300 660 072 |
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| Port of Echuca Heritage Steam Festival | | A heritage festival featuring paddle steamers, stalls, activities, entertainmens and fireworks. | | 2nd & 3rd October 2010 | Echuca - | | Enquiries: (03) 5482 4248 |
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 | Daylesford Sunday Market | | Brought to you by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway, the Daylesford Sunday Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in Victoria with something for everyone. Also on offer are Vintage Train rides to the sleepy town of Bullarto on vechiles from the early to mid 20th Century Set in the historic Daylesford Railway Station, entry and car parking is free. | | 8am to 4pm, Sundays | | Daylesford Railway Station, Midland Hwy (Raglan St) - Daylesford | | Enquiries: (03) 5348 3503 |
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| Emerald Craft and Produce Market | | In the beautiful township of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges next to a beautiful little park is the Emerald Craft and Produce Market. Friendly stallholders sell high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods. Ride Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald Station or about a 1 hour drive from the CBD. A splendid day out in the hills. | | 9am to 3pm, 3rd Sunday of month | | cnr Kilvington Drive & Main Street - Emerald | | (Mel ref 127 F4) | Enquiries: 0419 345 750 |
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Other places of interest: - A visit to the Railfan shop in the city.
Good places to view current trains: - Viewing platform in North Melbourne
- Middle Footscray and West Footscray Stations
- Rialto Towers viewing area
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TOURISM NEWS
Qantas In Flight Magazine chooses
White Hat
Cemetery Tour as its featured Australian tour for May
There are many fine historical tours
throughout Australia including cemetery tours. From these, the
prestigious Qantas In Flight Magazine has chosen the White Hat Tour
of Melbourne Cemetery as its featured Australian tour for the May
2007 edition. This tour was also featured by ABC radio on 24 May and
will feature in a documentary series on Burke and Wills to be shown
on European television in 2008. The tour has been operating for many years and has won
praise from a wide range of sources. This is not a dry and stuffy
tour but in keeping with all White Hat offerings it is Informed,
Intelligent, Independent (and occasionally) Irreverent. You can find
details of the tour at White
Hat Tour of Melbourne Cemetery and view the article at
Qantas In Flight Magazine. |
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