Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway

Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway We run steam train rides on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the month from Herberton Station. The Atherton - Herberton Historic Railway Inc.

was formed in August 2003 with the intention of restoring the disused railway line between Atherton and Herberton a distance of 22klms. Our organisation is run and managed by volunteers and we are always on the lookout for new members.As we are not presently running train trips we are relying on external funding along with the generous support of a number of small business. We have been able to co

mmence sleeper replacement in earnest due to the generous contributions of a Mr Don Walker who served Herberton shire council for 28 years as well as owning and managing a tin mining and timber industries in the area. Our train rides will be operating from Herberton station to the Herberton Historic Village on a regular Sunday timetable. Train rides 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Sunday

Herberton station is the home of the only railway museum in far north Qld. Railway Museum open Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00pm

22/12/2024

At the end of a busy day we were disappointed to find we have a technical problem with our Peckett locomotive. It will need to be addressed so we have made the decision to suspend operations until the problem is fixed. For those people who have booked please keep a watch on our Facebook and website pages for updates. We apologise for any inconvenience but working with machines 120 years old has its drawbacks. We'll keep you posted.

22/12/2024

It's toe tapping time in the Museum. The wonderful Tableland band, the Hot Shots, are playing today keeping our guests entertained. Thanks Hot Shots.

The crew are running the train today for the last time before Christmas. Our volunteers and members wish everyone a safe...
22/12/2024

The crew are running the train today for the last time before Christmas. Our volunteers and members wish everyone a safe and joyous Christmas. Next running day will be 27th December.

Thanks go out to our hard working volunteers who go out on our track in the tropical heat on Saturdays to replace sleepe...
17/12/2024

Thanks go out to our hard working volunteers who go out on our track in the tropical heat on Saturdays to replace sleepers. They do a fantastic job. This Saturday notching up 50 sleepers.

Our 1905 Peckett steam locomotive will be out on the track again this weekend for scenic trips along the Wild River. Lea...
16/12/2024

Our 1905 Peckett steam locomotive will be out on the track again this weekend for scenic trips along the Wild River. Leaving from Herberton Station at 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 1pm. Tickets can be booked online at www.athrail.com

We are running our award winning steam Peckett locomotive on Sunday. 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, and 1pm. Join us at Herbert...
06/12/2024

We are running our award winning steam Peckett locomotive on Sunday. 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, and 1pm. Join us at Herberton Station for the scenic ride along the Wild River. Book online www.athrail.com

Bridge 20 is finished. This is another big step forward towards Moomin. The contractors are starting Bridge 19 next week...
05/12/2024

Bridge 20 is finished. This is another big step forward towards Moomin. The contractors are starting Bridge 19 next week. Exciting times for AHHR.

We are running this Sunday 8th December and several days over the school holidays. With the lovely rain we had yesterday...
01/12/2024

We are running this Sunday 8th December and several days over the school holidays. With the lovely rain we had yesterday the grass will be green on the scenic journey following the Wild River. Come ride with us!

Blow that whistle Adrian. We are running the Peckett again on this Sunday 24th November. 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm. Co...
20/11/2024

Blow that whistle Adrian. We are running the Peckett again on this Sunday 24th November. 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm. Come and join us at Herberton Station.

Thanks to Bunnings Atherton for allowing us to have the sausage sizzle outside the store today. Thanks to everyone who s...
16/11/2024

Thanks to Bunnings Atherton for allowing us to have the sausage sizzle outside the store today. Thanks to everyone who supported us by buying a sausage from our volunteers.

More work continues on our 2000 class railmotors. Chris is working on 2031's dash and John is working on refurbishment o...
13/11/2024

More work continues on our 2000 class railmotors. Chris is working on 2031's dash and John is working on refurbishment of the seat frames for 2024.

There are still some Jacarandas in flower. Come to Herberton on Sunday November 10th for a ride on our steam train, see ...
05/11/2024

There are still some Jacarandas in flower. Come to Herberton on Sunday November 10th for a ride on our steam train, see the lovely jacaranda flowers and have lunch at the Jacaranda Cafe. Great place to spend the day. Train rides 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm

Work on the wooden trims is continuing in the Railmotors. It's slow work to get a great finish. We are lucky to have suc...
04/11/2024

Work on the wooden trims is continuing in the Railmotors. It's slow work to get a great finish. We are lucky to have such talented volunteers.

November running days.
02/11/2024

November running days.

31/10/2024

Help needed! Do you have any old but useful corrugated iron (not colorblond) that we can use on our Moomin Station Project. If you could help in any way please contact Bob at [email protected] or phone 0427 147 544.
If you do have some and were willing to make a donation of the iron our volunteers would be very appreciative.

29/10/2024

Steve gave Mulgrave Mill No 2 locomotive a start today. Sounded great.

19/10/2024

RM2031 running too.

19/10/2024

Beautiful morning in Herberton today. We have started the railmotors just to keep them ticking along.

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End Of John Street
Herberton, QLD
4887

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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It's toe tapping time in the Museum. The wonderful Tableland band, the Hot Shots, are playing today keeping our guests entertained. Thanks Hot Shots.

RM2031 running too. #2000classrailmotors #herbertonstation #herbertonworkshop #athertontablelands

Beautiful morning in Herberton today. We have started the railmotors just to keep them ticking along. #2000classrailmotors #herbertonstation #herbertonworkshop #athertontablelands

The train is a comin'... running today 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm. Lovely weather in Herberton. Fine and cool! #peckettsteamlicomotive #herbertonstation #heritagerailway #fantasticvolunteers #athertontablelands

Fathers' Day this Sunday the Peckett will be running. Bring Dad along to do something different for his special day. There will be a delicious piece of cake waiting for him as well as a workshop tour. #fathersday #peckettsteamlicomotive #fantasticvolunteers #herbertonstation #athertontablelands

Today Steve with the help of Chris started the Gardner engine from Mulgrave Mill Loco No 2. It has been stripped down and reconditioned after having sat idle for many years. Just another milestone for the loco.

Look at that steam! Come and see it for yourself. We are running again tomorrow 10am, 10.30am, 12.30pm, 1pm Book on line www.athrail.com or just come down to Herberton Station. If you can't make it tomorrow, we will be running again on 8th and 9th June. #peckettsteamlicomotive #herbertonworkshop #herbertonstation #athertontablelands #fantasticvolunteers

How sweet is the sound of RM2031. Adrian, Bob Bill and Craig have been working this morning on the 31's engine. Like RM2024 it hasn't run for over 20 years. #2000classrailmotors #herbertonworkshop #fantasticvolunteers #athertontablelands

UPDATE Sooooo exciting! After a few tweaks the Rolls Royce engine in RM2024 started. Amazing! We think it is at least 23 years since it ran.

This morning was a step forward on RM2024. The starter motor started but unfortunately there just wasn't enough power in the batteries to get the engine fully turning over. To get it that far is an achievement as it has been a lot of years since it was last started. #2000classrailmotors #herbertonworkshop #fantasticvolunteers #athertontablelands

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The Atherton - Herberton Historic Railway Inc. was formed in August 2003 with the intention of restoring the disused railway line between Atherton and Herberton a distance of 22klms. Our organisation is run and managed by volunteers and we are always on the lookout for new members. Our Herbrton Workshop is open on Tuesday (7am-2pm) and Thursday (7am-12noon) where the restoration of a 1905 Peckett steam lomotive and 1913 wooden carriage is underway.

We have been able to commence sleeper replacement in earnest due to the generous contributions by Sims Metal and, in the early years, by Mr Don Walker who served Herberton Shire Council for 28 years as well as owning and managing a tin mining and timber industries in the area. Our Tinlander train rides operate from Herberton station to the Historic Village Herberton on a regular Sunday timetable. Starting at 10am from the Herberton Station the Tinlander leaves on the hour until 2pm and returns from the Village on the half hour until 2.30pm. Herberton station is the home of the only railway museum in Far North Queensland. Railway Museum open Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00pm

At the Atherton end of the line at Platypus Park Station a cafe serving great food and coffee is open from Wednesday to Sunday.