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Join Steamrail Victoria and experience 135 Years of Melbourne's History at Newport Workshops. See what our volunteers do behind the scenes and get up close and personal with our heritage locomotives and carriages.
This is a fun-filled family event not to be missed! -
See 30 STEAM LOCOS ON DISPLAY over two sites! -
- Steamrail Victoria’s A2 986, D3 639, K153, K183, K190, R711, R761 & Y112 on display! - See them operate up close, view the cab, blow the whistle and meet the volunteer crew!
- 134 year old Y112 - On display under overhaul
- 17 Steam locomotives statically preserved at the Newport Railway Museum
- K160 from the Victorian Goldfields Railway and J541 under long-term restoration
- R707 from 707 Operations and Steamrail's R700 on display -
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- The preserved electric ‘Red Rattler’ Tait Train
- Heritage Diesel & Electric locomotives
- Silver Hitachi electric train on display at the Newport Railway Museum
- Railmotor RM58 from DERMPAV
- 100+ year old carriages open for public inspection -
OTHER DISPLAYS -
- Guided Tours of the 135 year old railway workshops
- See how the only remaining operational Steam Locomotive Weighbridge in Victoria works
- Displays showcasing the workshops’ rich railway & wartime history
- Enjoy a game of ‘Trugo’ under the clocktower - the 1920s sport invented at the workshops
- Vintage cars & steam powered machinery, Railway Models & Historic Displays
- Displays from local history groups
- 1940s Club Car ‘Moorabool’ serving light snacks & refreshments -
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NEWPORT RAILWAY MUSEUM
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The Newport Workshops Open Days are located over two sites. Included with your ticket is free entry to the Newport Railway Museum. Visit the 140 year old F176 or Victoria's largest locomotive, the famous Heavy Harry. Also open for viewing will be the heritage North Williamstown Signal Box, railway models and various suburban rail carriages dating from the 1888 'Swing Door' to the 1980 'Hitachi' and 1983 'Grey Ghost' carriages.
Food will be available with Club Car ‘Moorabool’ serving light snacks & refreshments as well as Food Trucks and a sausage sizzle hosted by DERMPAV.
Toilets will be available onsite.
A heritage shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (Open Days Location) and the Railway Museum. This will be operated by a 1953 AEC Regal Mk III ex M&MTB no. 592.
A heritage bus will be operating throughout the weekend from Newport Station. This will not have wheelchair access.
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* * * Note: You should receive your tickets shortly after you make your Booking. * * *
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* * * If they do not arrive, please check your Spam/Junk Mail Folders. * * *
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LOCATION
NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPS, CHAMPION ROAD NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN. MAIN GATE AT WATERTOWER OPPOSITE CEMETERY.
Parking will be limited at the event, which is a 15 minute walk from North Williamstown Station. A heritage shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (Open Days Location) and the Railway Museum. -
OPEN TIMES
10am to 5pm Daily, Saturday 9th to Monday 11th March 2024 (Victorian Labour Day Long Weekend) -
PRICES
Adults - $30 - Adults Ticket (17 & Over) - Adults Tickets are at Seniors/Concession Prices. No further discounts are available.
Under 17 - $15 - Under 17 Ticket (Valid for 3 to 16 year old)
Family - $75 (2 adults or Seniors or Concessions and 2 children) or
(1 Adult or Senior or Concession and 4 children) -
CONTACT DETAILS
Email info@steamrail.com.au
Steamrail Facebook -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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