Walhalla Goldfields Railway |
Take a train ride with Walhalla Goldfields Railway through the spectacular Stringers Creek Gorge.
The original Moe to Walhalla railway was opened in 1910 after years of lobbying from Walhalla's townsfolk. Unfortunately, this 2"6' narrow gauge railway arrived too late and was never a success. It closed to Walhalla in 1944 but services struggled on for another 10 years between Moe to Erica.
After the final closure, the track was pulled up and left to revert to the bush. In 1993, a group of enthusiasts started to rebuild the most spectacular section of the line from the Thomson River up Stringers Creek Gorge to Walhalla. Trains returned to Walhalla in 2002 and now the Walhalla Goldfields Railway operates every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday, public holidays and daily during holiday periods
Journey on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway
As you begin your journey and depart the historic Walhalla train station, you will travel through the original station yards which lie between Stringers Creek and the cliff-face that underpins the old Brunton's Bridge Road.
After the train leaves the engine and carriage sheds behind you, the first kilometre and a half is almost entirely built over six large trestle bridges that criss-cross Stringers Creek. The train then winds its way down hill and you will pass through Happy Creek to begin the second half of your journey.
Not long after, Stringers Creek joins the Thomson River and travels across the historic and spectacular Thomson River Bridge to arrive at Thomson Station. At this point, visitors disembark at the historic platform to allow the train crew to shunt all carriages into the yards and replace the loco to the front of the carriages for your return passage. Thomson station is always open to allow visitors to relax and explore the refreshment rooms before reboarding.
No matter what time of year you choose to travel, there is always something special to see and do on one of Australia's most spectacular railway journeys. In spring and summer, ferns and wild flowers are prevalent throughout the gorge. Catch the breathtaking beauty of the autumn trees in April when they appear to light up sections of the valley. Then in the winter, Stringers Creek comes to life with increased water flows which spill over the attractive rocks and gullies to form many stunning waterfalls.
Make a ride on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway your next adventure - for a day out you will always remember.
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway is a not-for-profit group. The railway is operated and maintained by volunteers who give their time, effort and expertise so that everyone has the chance to enjoy one of the most spectacular rail journeys in Australia.
❊ Address ❊
⊜ Walhalla Station, 2 Main Road, Walhalla 3825 View Map
✆ Telephone: [03] 5165 6280
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ Walhalla Goldfields Railway
➼ www.walhallarail.com.au
➼ Virtual Tour - Walhalla Goldfields Railway
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ Walhalla - Gold Mining Town
➼ Victorian Goldfields Railway
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