Port Elliot Railway Station

10/11/2024

Bill keeping a watchful eye on the 844 as she rolls into station.

20/10/2024

Train day, toot toot!

25/09/2024

Exciting news!

School Holiday Cockle Trains are almost here and we something special in store...

Our steam loco 621 will be making its way down south these holidays to take charge of Cockle Train operations, from Sunday the 29th!

Over each day of the school holidays, from September 28th to October 13th, Cockle Trains will operate 3 return trips from Goolwa and 2 return trips from Victor Harbor.

Tickets can only be bought on the day of travel, from our tickets officers at either the Victor Harbor, Port Elliot, or Goolwa Stations.
If you wish to join the train at Middleton, you must see the ticket officer at your destination station before making your return trip.

For more information, ticket prices, and timetables, click the link here: https://www.steamrangerheritagerailway.org/our-trains/cockle-train/

*Please note that steam services will be substituted for Diesel or Railcars in the event of locomotive or crew unavailability. Visit the “Running Program” on our website for the latest locomotive availability*I

22/09/2024

Fabulous shipwreck artefacts on display in the Port Elliot railway station ticket office - with the fabulous Diesel 844 putting smiles on all our delighted customers’ faces. Happy train day!

25/08/2024

How to have a happy Father’s Day!

This Father’s day, every Father Figure onboard The Highlander will receive a free Cockle Train ticket!

Trains will depart Mount Barker at 9:30am & 2pm and Strathalbyn at 11:30am and 4pm*
* This train is one way and will not return to Strathalbyn.

Tickets are:
Adult: $42
Senior: $38
Child: $21
Family: $108 (2 Adults & 2 Kids)

Book your tickets now at steamranger.org.au

25/08/2024

Cockle Train du jour, the iconic red hen (anyone want to venture a reason why these rail cars are known as red hens?)

22/07/2024

Copies of this wonderful, well illustrated book about Middleton are available again at the Station shop for $20.00 (cash only).

15/05/2024

If you are in Adelaide for the June long weekend this event is great fun! Click on the photo for more information!

30/03/2024

Happy Easter everyone! Some lucky travellers will get Easter treats today! Big thanks to the generosity of the Port Elliot IGA Friendly Grocer! 😊

26/03/2024

25/01/2024

The steam train looks amazing on an overcast day :)

25/01/2024

A lovely jumper has been left at the Station :) Hopefully we can reunite it with its owner!

22/01/2024

The forecast for Victor Harbor, on Tuesday January 23rd is 37° and in accordance with SteamRanger’s hot weather policy, tomorrow’s Cockle Trains services will be cancelled, in the interest of health and safety for our volunteer crews.

Cockle Trains will resume on Wednesday the 24th of January when the weather cools down.

We apologies for any inconvenience.

05/11/2023

An event for everyone to enjoy!

05/11/2023

Our Book of the Month for train enthusiasts is all about SteamRanger with plenty of photograhs and maps. It is available from the Station shop for $10.00 :) Cash only please!

08/09/2023