Puffing Billy, Australia's Favourite Steam Train runs daily (except Christmas Day).  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.

28th GREAT TRAIN RACE

Sunday 3rd May 2009

To obtain Great Train Race information and retrieve Race Results please click here.

Thomas the Tank Engine Returns to Emerald Town Station in October/November 2009

Adults at Childrens prices

Sat 10th, 17th, 24th Oct & 7th Nov 2009

Sun 11th, 18th, 25th Oct & 8th Nov 2009

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DRIVE A STEAM TRAIN

Here is your opportunity to drive a steam locomotive along a winding, steeply graded narrow-gauge railway, through a variety of scenery.

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STEAM & CUISINE

Belgrave to Lakeside

Step back in time as you board Puffing Billy's Steam & Cuisine luncheon train and enjoy the scenic vista of the Dandenong Ranges as you travel from Belgrave to Lakeside return.  Includes:  Three course meal, tea and coffee and train journey from Belgrave to Lakeside return. Click here for further information

DEVONSHIRE JOURNEY

Belgrave to Emerald/Lakeside

Step back in time as you board Puffing Billy's The Devonshire Journey and enjoy the scenic vista of the Dandenong Ranges as you travel from Belgrave to Emerald or Lakeside return (dependant on date of travel). Includes:  Devonshire tea and train journey from Belgrave to Emerald or Lakeside Return.  Click here for further information.

THE DINNER SPECIAL

 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).

Saturday 12th December

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PUFFING BILLY GIFT CERTIFICATES

Now available for all trains, including the Steam and Cuisine, Devonshire Journey, Dinner Specials and Footplate Experience Trains. For information or to purchase by credit card Phone 9757-0700

Emerald Market  3rd Sunday of the Month 9.00am – 3.00pm

Friendly stallholders sell high quality, homemade, home-grown or vintage goods – including local honey, fresh fruit and veggies, quality clothing, knits and handcrafts, dolls clothes, potted herbs, soaps, dog biscuits, plants and fresh flowers, handmade jewellery, watercolours and gift ware.  Located on the corner of Kilvington Drive and Main Street, Emerald between the Commonwealth Bank and the Post Office. (Melways 127 F4)  This market is run entirely by volunteers to raise funds for the Performing And Visual arts in Emerald Festival (PAVE).  Market enquiries can be directed to digger@netspace.net.au, 03 5968 4547 or 0419 345 750.

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Emerald Tourist Railway Board 2008 Annual Report is now available.  Click here to Download. 

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