Great Rail Experiences Tasmania

15/06/2024

It's been quite the journey for thousands of volunteers who have helped shape the Don River Railway.
It's that determination and people power that has allowed hundreds of thousands of travellers to enjoy this iconic piece of history. With so much already achieved & so many ambitions on the horizon, it would only be fitting to have a gala to celebrate.

Rest assured it's shaping up to be the biggest celebration of the century!

If you have something that might add to the event don't hesitate to email us at [email protected]

More to come...

27/05/2024

18/05/2024

It’s been 12 months since we commenced operations on the former suburban line and our biggest year for patronage thus far.

Our work isn’t complete yet as we now move into Stage 2 which includes working with our signal engineer to design and install new level crossing infrastructure for Grove, Riverway and Berriedale Roads. Once approved and installed our train rides will be extend out to Berriedale.

Thank you to everyone that has visited during the past 12 months.

You can read more about our plans at the link below ⬇️

www.tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au/about/hobart-heritage-rail/

27/04/2024

The sun has set on another busy museum maintenance day. The museum is open tomorrow from 11am (no train rides).
📸 by Christian

26/04/2024

It’s the beginning of the off season, wintertime in Tasmania and it’s that time of the year where I’m sad to say our 2023-2024 season of running our trains ends for maintenance, inspections, certifications until we return in October 2024 for more fun times presenting our heritage railway to the public.
We will be running steam this Saturday 27th April and Sunday 28th April 2024 with steam up from 7am and rides to the public from 10am to 3pm, eftpos facilities are available at the station. Carers/Companions/Children 5 and under ride free.
Our big event over the 2024-2025 season will be celebrations for our 1924 John Fowler & Co. Wee Georgie Woods centenary, talk to our volunteers and keep an eye on our page for further announcements.
Thanks to Jenny Bowie for capturing this image of PM Michael Cruikshank of the Burnie Pipe and Drum Band and our driver Pete feeling his Scottish heritage.
Will we see you in Tullah Tasmania this final running weekend?

23/04/2024

our next regular running weekend is on 4-5 May at the Redwater Creek Railway in Sheffield .Steam trains depart Sheffield railway station on Spring St every half hour from 11am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. There is a cafe at the station, a model railway display and plenty of historic steam traction engines to see and have a ride on the miniature train great fun for the kids.

11/04/2024

04/04/2024

The Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway will be running a morning and late afternoon charter to cater for a wedding, the guests and of course our train will be included in the after nuptial photos.
In between all the celebrations we will be running trains to the public this Saturday April 6th 2024 with steam up from 7am and rides to the public from 11am to 3.30pm which will give our volunteers time to don some nice clothes for the arriving wedding party and photographer.
Come take a ride on our train say g’day to our volunteers this Saturday and who knows you might catch some of us in suits😎
Companions/Carers/ Children 5 and under ride free.
Thanks to James Shugg for the great pic of our motive power posing beautifully at the WGWSR Inc. Tullah Tasmania

03/04/2024

It’s a regular running weekend on April 6-7 at the Redwater Creek Railway in Sheffield .Steam trains depart Sheffield railway station on Spring St every half hour from 11am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. There is a cafe at the station, a model railway display and plenty of historic steam traction engines to see and have a ride on the miniature train great fun for the kids

27/03/2024

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21/03/2024

Making your way through Tullah Tasmania this weekend? Take some time to stretch your legs by taking a driver reviver break at the world famous Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway.
We are running steam this Saturday 23rd March and Sunday 24th March 2024 with steam up from 7am and rides to the public from 10am. Cash and card facilities are available at the station, Carers/Companions/Children 5 and under ride free.
Make your way west, meet the wonderful volunteers who operate/maintain our railway and our 1924 John Fowler & Co. 2ft narrow gauge steam locomotive Georgie. With plenty of lunch options at the Tullah Lakeside Lodge or the Tullah Tavern and great coffee/sweet treats/snacks at the Tullah Cottage, hang around for the day and experience what we have to offer in our little community.

14/03/2024

14/03/2024

To our loyal followers and railfans living or travelling our great island of Tasmania, head west to the Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway located in Tullah this weekend.
We will be running steam this Saturday 16th March and Sunday 17th March 2024 with steam up from 7am and rides to the public from 10am - 3pm, eftpos is available at the station.
Carers, Companions and Children 5 and under ride free.
You may have noticed I am using old pics of Georgie for my running day posts, this year is our wee little locomotives centenary year and there will be big celebrations for his birthday over the weekend November 30th/December 01st 2024 so keep an eye on our page for further announcements regarding Georgies birthday weekend.
Come for a ride on our train this weekend, say g’day to our awesome group of volunteers and meet our world famous 2ft narrow gauge steam locomotive Wee Georgie Wood.

07/03/2024

Off the platform and into the wilderness! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚂🛤

Image credit to The Lifestyle Pioneers, captured at the Queenstown station.

01/03/2024

Unfortunately due to the total fire ban this Sunday we have canceled Steam Train Sunday.

However, our Railcar will be on duty this Sunday instead.

The first train leaves at 11:15am and then:

11:45am
12:15pm
12:45pm
1:45pm
2:15pm
2:45pm
3:15pm

Entry fees are the same, $13 for adults, $6 for children four years and over. Walk up sales only and EFTPOS is available.

There are other attractions to see including our Model Railway and Fire Services Museum.

The train is wheelchair accessible and we accept Companion Cards as well. Please note that there is a limit of 2 wheelchairs per trip.

21/02/2024

We are running steam at the Wee Georgie Wood Steam Railway here in Tullah this Saturday 24th February and Sunday 25th February 2024 with steam up from 7am and rides to the public from 10am with card facilities available at the station. Carers, Companions, Children 5 and under ride free.
If your a seasoned traveller or a first time visitor to the west coast of Tasmania you will be impressed with what our little town has to offer, great choices for lunch and a beverage at the Tullah Lakeside Lodge or the Tullah Tavern with both establishments family friendly or you are passing through for further adventures after a ride on our train great coffee and sweet treats/pies are available from the Tullah Cottage.
Come for a visit, say g’day to the volunteers and the very famous Wee Georgie Wood this weekend.

04/12/2023

Due to limited capacity some days and high demand over summer, we highly encourage tickets be prebooked at
www.donriverrailway.com.au/tickets