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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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Mooroolbark |
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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.
More information >> |
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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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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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| Hurstbridge Wattle Festival | | Travel on the Steam rail locomotive from Flinders St to Hurstbridge on August
29 to The Wattle Festival. The festival celebrates Australian heritage,
environment and community. Enjoy a family day with children's entertainment,
heritage displays, Cobb & Co Coach rides, market stalls, plus local music, food
and wine. The Hurstbridge Wattle Festival is a significant cultural event of
Melbournians that has its roots firmly planted in our early rail history. Is is
a joyous celebration of our heritage, environment and community. Festival goers
will get to view the wattles in a blaze of glory along the Diamond Creek as they
approach the township of Hurstbridge. As visitors stroll the main street and the
various festival precincts in the township, they can enjoy a fabulous and
extensive array of entertainment, events and activities for all the family.
Steam train rides, Vintage cars and historical commercial vehicles, Free Cobb &
Co rides, Free double decker bus rides, Music and roving entertainment, Heritage
displays, Animal nursery, Fairies and face painting, Live stage bands, Cafes and
restaurants, Activities for the kids, Best of Fest competition, CFA display,
Indigenous food garden, Art and Tongan Fest. The best way to enjoy the festival
is to make a day of it. Hurstbridge is the last station on the Hurstbridge line,
which is part of Melbourne's suburban rail network. For more information on
planning your trip go to
www.metrotrains.com.au | | 10am to 4pm, 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
 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
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“Hi White Hat
My book, "Beyond the Facade: Flinders Street, more than just a
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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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