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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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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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Bulla |
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(Mel ref 177 B7) |
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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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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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Enquiries: 1800 44 22 11 |
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 | Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally | | This years theme is Transport. All the usual attractions: steam and oil
engines, operational 90 ton steam shovel, steam fired powerhouse, blacksmith,
Furphy tank rebarrelling, tractors, motorcycles, cars and trucks. Grand parade
2:15pm daily. Wood bending, radio controlled model boats, steam ploughing, chaff
cutting, threshing and straw baling, regular dragline, farm machinery & dairy
demo's. Attractions for ladies and children. Mothers' facilities, stalls, crafts
and food available. Free non powered camping for exhibitors.
Lake Goldsmith is unique on the Australian Rally scene in that it has
permanent sheds owned by club members which house their magnificent toys. There
is a large collection of
- restored steam engines
- traction engines
- steam rollers
- internal combustion engines
- farm tractors
- a restored farm cottage displaying old wares.
See the working 90 tonne steam shovel and working steam powered 'power'
generating display. Coach parties welcome. Parking for Coaches onsite Food and
refreshments available all weekend Grand parade 2:15pm daily on our all weather
arena Australia’s largest, (90 tons) fully operational steam shovel Vintage cars
and Motorcycles A great family outing just kilometres from Ballarat Historic
Machinery Camping facilities Large display of oil engines and tractors Site
opens at 10 am Pioneer cottage and crafts . Full details at
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Goldsmith Steam Rally | | Ballarat Rd, Lake Goldsmith - | | Adults $15, Children under 16 Free | |
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| Echuca Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally | | A White Hat favourite, this magnificent display of steam traction engines and wagons, portable steam engines, early farm machinery, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles. Also a variety of family entertainment. More information about this
festival. | | 9th & 10th June 2012 (tbc) | Rotary Park, Echuca - | | Enquiries: 1800 804 446 |
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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 - blairnd@bigpond.com |
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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
 Flinders
Street Station - Beyond the Façade
Launched in 2009 this is the most comprehensive book on the history
of Flinders Street Station together with its social history associated
which has been published to date. In 2010 Flinders Street
Station - Beyond the Façade was declared the Overall Winner for the
Victorian Community History Awards
Click on the link below for details of
purchasing Flinders Street Station - Beyond the Façade from an Australian distributor who guarantee their
prices are lower than Amazon.
Beyond the Façade: Flinders Street, More Than Just a Railway Station
“Hi White Hat
My book, "Beyond the Facade: Flinders Street, more than just a
railway station" took out the Overall Winner for the Victorian
Community History Awards on Thursday which was a great day for self
publishers and for me in particular!
"The Community" that my book represents is huge and the stories and
connections keep flowing in. The judges' comments were very much in
line with yours from last year when we met for a beer beside the
Yarra. I really appreciated the vote of confidence you gave me for
my work!
Regards Jenny Davies”
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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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