Walhalla Goldfields Railway - Victoria, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member blingg
S 37° 57.030 E 146° 26.973
55H E 451639 N 5799534
A scenic railway near the former gold-mining town and tourist destination of Walhalla.
Waymark Code: WMQ92W
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 01/13/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The Walhalla Goldfields Railway leaves from the historic goldmining town and travels downhill for 3.2km to Thomson Station where the train stops for 30minutes before the return trip
Engine Type: Diesel

Gauge of Railway: Narrow

Approximate Adult Fare: 20.00 (listed in local currency)

Approximate Child Fare: 15.00 (listed in local currency)

Type: Spur (out and back)

Length of Route: 3.2km

Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2016 To: 12/31/2016

Frequency of departures: every two hours from 1100

Key Attractions:
The first kilometre and a half is almost entirely built over six large trestle bridges that criss-cross Stringers Creek Gorge with a drop on one side and a cliff-face close enough to touch on the other.

Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no

Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Visit Instructions:

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