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We are pleased to announce our new Class 10 locomotive will commence operation Saturday 6 December 2008 Seasons Greetings!! Following the launch in January of the lapel pin "Spirit of Yallourn", WGR wishes to inform you that the pins are now available from Walhalla and Thomson stations, the Information Centre at Moe Heritage Park and the WGR office Moe (next to McDonald's drive-through). Cost is $5.00 each. Click HERE for image of the pin. |
A ride on the Walhalla Goldfields Railway is an unforgettable experience. No matter what time of year you choose to travel there is always something special to see.
In spring and summer wild flowers are prevelant 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 waterfall.
During the January school holiday period, trains operate on a daily basis - check the timetable on this Website for details.
Ride with Walhalla Goldfields Railway through the spectacular Stringers Creek
Gorge.
As you begin your journey and depart the Walhalla Heritage Precinct, you will
travel through the station yard which lies between Stringers Creek and the
cliff-face that underpins the Brunton's Bridge Road. After you leave the engine
and carriage sheds behind the first kilometre and a half is almost entirely
built over six large trestle bridges that criss-cross Stringers Creek Gorge in
an effort to find anchorage for each bridge abutment. As the train winds it's
way down hill you will pass through Happy Creek to begin the second half of
your journey.
The train journey follows Stringers Creek to where it joins the Thomson River;
then we travel across the historic and spectacular Thomson River Bridge to
arrive at Thomson Station where you will have time to explore the area before
returning to Walhalla.