Bally Hooley Marina Station Port Douglas
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S 16° 29.097 E 145° 27.674
55K E 335751 N 8176794
The Marina station is the starting point for the Historic Bally Hooley train ride. It is situated in Port Douglas, North Queensland Australia.
Waymark Code: WM5KT6
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 01/19/2009
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The Marina Station is accessible from the Port Douglas wharf.
The Bally Hooley Steam Railway is an active short train ride that is open to all and runs on Sundays and selected holidays from the Port Douglas Marina to St Crispins Station return. The journey takes around an hour.
The Steam trains are Tank engines named "Bundy" and "Speedy" that have been restored and are run by Volunteers.
Each engine is over 55 years old and still performing well.
The all day fare is $8.00au for Adults and $4.00au for children over 4yrs old.
You are able to book the train ride at the Station.
Is the station/depot currently used for railroad purposes?: Yes
Is the station/depot open to the public?: Yes
If the station/depot is not being used for railroad purposes, what is it currently used for?:
The Station is used for Tourist train rides and houses a Cafe as well.
What rail lines does/did the station/depot serve?: The rail lines were used as Sugar Cane tram lines, when the Sugar industry was at its height.
Station/Depot Web Site: [Web Link]
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