Books by nick anchen author of enginemen of the victorian. The yarra valley railway is a heritage railway operating on a section of the former healesville railway which operated between lilydale and healesville in the yarra valley area northeast of melbourne, australia. The board of the yarra valley railway have decided to temporarily suspend services from sunday the 22nd of march 2020. Melbourne to yarra valley fm 5 ways to travel via train.
Drive or walk to yarra glen for a spot of shopping, meal and or glass of the valleys finest wines, beers and ciders. People come to browse through the markets and village shopping strips that house an array of specialty stores, boutique shops and eateries. It is not puffing billy, however for little ones who just want to go on a train, perfect. Nick anchens most popular book is enginemen of the victorian railways.
Enjoy a heritage railway ride from healesville station through the beautiful yarra valley to the 150 metre long brick tunnel on the yarra valley railway. The board in the meantime is investigating the possibility of recommencing services using our open air trolley fleet currently in storage. How to get from melbourne to yarra glen by bus, train, taxi. Sadly due to corona virus we are closed, but you can visit our museum, doing a virtual tour click on the virtual tour to start. The yarra valley is the region surrounding the yarra river in victoria, australia. The yarra valley railway yvr is a completely volunteer, notforprofit community based organisation that is restoring the railway between healesville and yarra glen. Yarra valley water is melbournes largest retail water utility, providing essential water and sanitation services to more than 1.
Yarra valley railway yarra glen to healesville line on. Railways of the yarra valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time, when the victorian railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were the lifeblood of isolated rural communities. Jun 14, 2015 in the previous blog post i told you about my photographic walk around yarra glen, including a couple of pictures and a link to the photo gallery. Of course nowadays this line carries mostly passenger services and is no longer part of the interstate route. The vision of the yvr is the restoration and operation of heritage rail services, including railmotors, diesel and steam locomotivehauled trains between yarra glen and. While in yarra glen, i also took a walk along the old train line and checked out the local railway station that is currently undergoing renovation. Dont forget the little train of spooks running on saturday and sunday from 10am both days. Wongms rail gallery photographs of trains and railway infrastructure from around victoria. Its a jolly ride into yesteryear, starting with antique healesville station setting the scene. To the members, volunteers, supporters and visitors of the yarra valley railway. Yarra valley railway is a heritage railway that trundles along a restored track from healesville to tunnel hill.
Walking and hiking, yarra valley and dandenong ranges. Get on board the yarra valley railway run by friendly and informative volunteers. Yarra valley railway has received 5000 tonnes of stone ballast and 17. The latest restrictions in relation to public health and coronavirus, released by the federal government on friday the 20 th march requiring 4 metres of space per person in enclosed areas makes it impossible for the yvr to continue services using our rail motor rm22.
Yarra valley railway opens for train passenger services. One advantage of the valley is that it is literally on melbournes doorstep. Climb aboard rm22 for a ride from healesville on the scenic yarra valley railway, as we leave healesville, crossing over the watts river en route to the historic tunnel and towards tarrawarra. Nick anchen has 15 books on goodreads with 46 ratings. Book railways of the yarra valley railways of the yarra. The yarra valley railway has won 2 national awards for the restoration projects in the last 2 years. The yarra valley is a winegrowing area with many wineries, near melbourne in victoria. Railways of the yarra valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time to when the victorian railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were the lifeblood of isolated rural communities. Aug 15, 2017 to reinstate the railway line from healesville to yarra glen, yarra valley railway needed to rebuild 14 timber bridges. While you are visiting with the little ones, you can also check out the yarra valley railway park and labyrinth for a bit of a runaround and play. From the center of the city, you can be there in approximately an hour, simply by driving down the eastern freeway and the maroondah highway, which runs through the middle of the valley. The yarra valley railway is also an important part of the healesville historic walk, so please take a look at this as well and make the most of your visit. Presently, the railway is widely used by visitors to travel between healesville.
The yarra valley model railway layout is based on bacchus marsh in the 1950s, on victorias old main western line. More information to come after proper discussions and research has been conducted. The yarra valley railway s halloween spooktacular kicks off tomorrow night with the yvr ghost train. In july 2010 a milestone was reached when the yarra valley railway launched its passenger train service with the walker railmotor rm22. Feb 02, 2018 my trip on the yarra valley railway duration. Yarra valley railway healesville heritage train rides tot. Yarra valley railway yarra glen to healesville line on track. Yarra valley railway heritage railway situated in the.
Railways of the yarra valley takes you on a nostalgic journey back in time, when the victorian railways branch lines and the ingenious bush tramways were. On this guided tour, combine a morning visit to the healesville sanctuarywhere you can spot kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and other native wildlifewith an afternoon in the lovely yarra valley. Future goals include reconstruction to yarra glen and lilydale. There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to yarra glen by bus, train, taxi, car or towncar. It is not puffing billy, however for little ones who just want to. Yarra valley railway is a heritage railway that trundles from healesville to tunnel hill every sunday and additional wednesdays during school holidays. Set out on leisurely walks past tall trees, clear creeks and fernfringed waterfalls for majestic views of the surrounding countryside. For a 20 month old grandson this is the perfect ride. However, these services ceased by 1990 when the healesville railway cooperative merged with the yarra valley tourist railway, who began running trolley services on the healesville yarra glen section. Vincent, peter j a brief history volumes 1 16 brief history books various. This marked the first time in 30 years that a regular timetabled passenger train service had operated in the yarra valley.
Depart from healesville station, journey through the scenic yarra valley. Sep 03, 2017 the yarra valley tourist railway operates out of healesville, and are progressivly restoring the railway line back to yarra glen, coldstream and lilydale. Here are my tips on things to do, where to eat, what to see and do and where to stay in the yarra valley with kids. A short leisurely 30min ride through lovely hillylush green scenery of the beautiful ranges, through cuttings and into the 1889 brick built tunnel stretching 500 feet through tunnel hill. Four pillars distillery healesville 2020 all you need to.
Not too long, about 40 minutes return, friendly and helpful staff and great scenery. The board of the yarra valley railway have decided to temporarily suspend services from sunday the 22 nd of march 2020. Our museum is the old railway station, located in the centre of yarra junction. Step back in time as you step aboard the yarra valley railway. Six other bridges were destroyed, which were not part of the yarra valley railway, and sleepers were burnt out over approx 2 km, also outside the running section of the railway. The yarra valley is probably the most popular day trip for melburnians.
There are some tickets still available on selected trips book now to secure your spot on the original ghost train. The river originates approximately 790 kilometres east of the melbourne central business district and flows towards it and out into port phillip bay. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Anchen, nick railways of the yarra valley sierra publishing anderson, rick stopping all station full parallel productions 2010 bray, norm. The yarra valley markets are a popular weekend activity amongst melbourne residents and visitors alike. Mount dandenong was originally known as corhanwarrabul the presentday site of burkes lookout is also known as mount corhanwarrabul and was the summer hunting place for the bunurong people from western port and the woiworung people from the kulin nation.
Just east of melbourne, the yarra valley is one of australias most popular wine regions. Most of the main line is code 100 rail, with code 85 used in the yards. This is a 32 page a4 publication to commemorate the centenary of the powelltown tramway, and released in conjunction with the upper yarra valley historical societys celebrations on 17 november 20. The yarra valley railway chiefly services the northeastern region of the yarra ranges. Departing healesville railway station every sunday and more. There are 5 ways to get from melbourne to yarra valley fm by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar. Yarra valley railway healesville 2020 all you need to. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket. It was partially reopened as far as yarra glen for tourist charter services in 1986 following major bridgework. Explore historic sites and enjoy the romance of steam travel when you visit the yarra valley and dandenong ranges.
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