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Australia's century-old steam train is still running on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the scenic Dandenong Ranges, just 40 km east of Melbourne, Victoria.
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Congratulations to those runners who completed the 27th Puffing Billy Great Train Race held on Sunday 4th May 2008. Please click here for further details and race results. To receive entry details for the 28th Puffing Billy Great Train Race taking place on 3 May 2009, please email race@pbr.org.au |
Here is your opportunity to drive a 120 year old steam locomotive along a winding, steeply graded narrow-gauge railway, through a variety of inspiring scenery between Emerald and Cockatoo. As seen on Channel 9's Getaway
Operates most weekends from March to November.
Bookings now open for 2008 Phone 9757-0700 |
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Puffing Billy's Dinner Special runs on most Friday and Saturday Nights
A night out with a difference. The Dinner Special is also available for Wedding Receptions, Business Dinners, Christmas Parties and Private Functions (for groups of 60 to 90).
For further information and bookings please call 9757-0700 during business hours Monday to Friday See timetables for running dates. |
The Luncheon Special offers a 'First Class' rail journey including several dining options. The three hour journey in our plush, fully enclosed 'Mount Lyell' carriages, beautifully restored to recapture the romance and charm of steam train travel in the early 1900's, will take you along the historic route through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges. Bookings are Essential Phone 9757-0700 |
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Thomas the Tank Engine - A Day out with Thomas
Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to Emerald Town Station October and November 2008
Autumn 2008 Season Sold Out
Bookings now open for Spring 2008 Season
Adults at Childrens prices Bookings essential to avoid disappointment.
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Santa is again visiting Puffing Billy. Very special trains
have been organised so that he can meet as many families as possible. Saturday 29th November Saturday 6th, 13th and 20th December Santa's Sunset Special Sat 13th December |
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Puffing Billy Gift Certificates Now available for all trains, including the Luncheon Special, Dinner Special and Footplate Experience Trains. For information or to purchase by credit card Phone 9757-0700 |
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An initiative between Puffing Billy, Connex and the Transport & Logistics Industry Skills Council
The Rail Pathways Program has been developed to provide access for young people to the world of work in a rail transport setting. A major aim of the project is to generate interest in rail careers amongst young people and to support other efforts to address skills shortages in the rail sector. The project is funded by the Federal Government and managed by the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) in cooperation with Connex and Puffing Billy. Young people will have the opportunity to obtain valuable work experience and related training. Participants who successfully complete the training program can receive a nationally accredited qualification in rail operations. |
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Emerald Lake Park Craft and Produce Market 3rd Sunday of Each Month 10.00am Stallholders provide a variety of goods including produce (honey, flowers, vegies, plants, etc), jewellery, dolls clothes, photography, vintage clothing, natural soy candles, skin care and cleaning products, art and craft work, massage, blacksmith, handcrafted wooden items, prints, books and buskers. Market enquires to be directed to Non Blair, Emerald Lake Market Coordinator at digger@netspace.net.au, 03 5968 4547 or 0438 101 326. |
Gembrook Market 4th Sunday of each month from 9am at Gembrook Railway Station.
THIS IS A MAKER'S MARKET All goods on offer will have been made, grown, reared, cooked or caught by the stall holder or together with their close associates. There are no factory produced items; no bought-in items; no wholesalers and no reselling of other people's products. Whoever sells the product, has produced the product.
Catch the 10am train from Belgrave. |
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