The railway is open to the public on the second Sunday of every month. Head along and enjoy a train ride with the kids, or just watch the trains go by!
- Gates open at 9:30 – rides from 10 am to 3 pm (but may finish earlier if there are very few people left or the weather turns bad).
- Trains run continually throughout the day. There will be a mix of steam and “diesel” (i.e. petrol or electric) locomotives.
- Wet weather? Running day will only be cancelled if there is steady rain at Galston in the morning. A decision will be made by about 9:30 am. If you want to get the latest information on the day, please call us on 9653 1630 after 9:30 am.
- Hot weather. The running day will also be cancelled if the forecast (for Parramatta) indicates that the day will be 40 °C or more.
Please note that in the event of a Total Fire Ban, the DIY BBQs will be unavailable and only “diesel” locomotives will be running (no steam). However, the Sausage Sandwich Stall will still be open.
Facilities
- Picnic tables (sorry – no bookings taken, gates open at 9:30am)
- Sausage Sandwich Stall between 12 noon and 1:30pm
- DIY barbeques – these are wood fired (wood supplied) but please bring your own matches, firelighters and BBQ tools etc. The DIY barbeques will be unavailable if there is a total fire ban
- Tap water is available throughout the picnic areas
- Canteen selling tea & coffeee, cold drinks, ice creams & lollies
- Display of small stationary models
- Garden gauge model railway display
- Miniature Traction Engine rides (on some days)
- Male & female toilets (sorry – no disabled facility)
Please note that the site has steps – if you bring a pram or stroller it will be necessary to carry it up & down steps.
Tickets
- Site entry for adults is $7.50 (sorry, no concessions). Will increase to $8.00 from January 2017.
- Site entry for accompanied children is free
- Rides are $2.50 per person (any age*)
Please note that rides for toddlers are available only if the child is old enough to sit on a seat, self supported. Babes in arms may not be carried on trains.
More info: http://www.hme.org.au/public_top.php