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Puffing Billy Railway Opens Milestone Museum
Puffing Billy Railway will bring even more rail history to life when the doors open to its highly anticipated Menzies Creek Museum on Monday 24 February 2020. The new historic Museum covers a space of 1160 squares and houses over 80 exhibits, including rare operational steam and diesel locomotives, carriages and a rail tractor. Adding…
Running Festival Fever Comes to Puffing Billy with Launch of a New and Exciting Trail Run
Registrations now open for 2020 Puffing Billy Running Festival In a test of endurance, fitness and good old fashion family fun, Puffing Billy Railway is thrilled to announce the launch of the Puffing Billy Running Festival this May; the newest running event on the circuit with four new and exciting races to enjoy, including two…
Spoil Mum this Mother’s day at Puffing Billy Railway
Whisk mum away from the everyday this Mother’s Day and treat her to an afternoon of spectacular views, fine wine and delicious food on board Australia’s favourite steam train, Puffing Billy. Offering a variety of special dining options to choose from, including a long leisurely three-course lunch, gourmet grazing menu or an indulgent high tea…
Puffing Billy Railway celebrates 75 years of Thomas the Tank Engine
ALL ABOARD FOR A SPECIAL THOMAS & FRIENDS CELEBRATION When Rev Wilbert Awdry wrote his first book, The Three Railway Engines, in 1945, he had no idea that his story about trains on the Island of Sodor would go on to captivate generations of children from all over the world. The Three Railway Engines was…
Go Behind the Steam at Puffing Billy Railway this February
Volunteer Recruitment Open Day – Sunday 23rd February 2020. Ever wondered what it would be like to volunteer at Puffing Billy? Now is your opportunity to come behind-the-scenes and see what it takes to preserve and promote one of the finest heritage steam railways in the world. On Sunday 23 February, Puffing Billy will host…
Full steam ahead for Puffing Billy’s new state-of-the-art $20m Lakeside Visitor Centre in Emerald
The Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula and Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing were at Emerald Lake Park recently to see early works on the $20 million, state-of-the-art centre which is due to open in December 2020. The centre, adjacent to Puffing Billy’s Lakeside Station, will feature educational and volunteer facilities,…
Continental Puffing Billy?
No, sadly I’m not talking about a visiting engine from a quaint narrow gauge line in Europe! 8A recently came into the workshops for attention, including leaking lens rings on the main steam pipes. Lens rings are essentially doughnut-shaped metal gaskets, forming a seal between concave recesses machined into two adjoining pipe flanges, whilst allowing…
Third generation to jump on the Puffing Billy train?
A passion for trains runs deep in the Campbell family. Ian Campbell spent more than 30 years working in the rail industry and has been a volunteer at Puffing Billy for 53 years. His passion rubbed off on his grandson, Zac Campbell, who has volunteered at Puffing Billy since 2012 and currently works full time…
First Female Driver Makes Tracks at Puffing Billy
Puffing Billy Railway will celebrate an exciting milestone on Wednesday 31 July when volunteer, Belinda McKenzie, becomes the first female train driver in the railway’s 119-year history. Belinda, 40, will drive the 10.30am and 2.30pm trains from Belgrave Station, supported by an all-female crew, including the fireman, guard, and conductors. Belinda started volunteering at Puffing…
Become a Puffing Billy partner
Thank you for your interest in partnering with Puffing Billy Railway! To start the process, please complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form below. If you have any questions prior to submitting the EOI, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on partnerships@pbr.org.au. Benchmarks – how do we assess your application? Expand Upon…