Puffin Billy Steam small train
Puffin Billy Railway (Puffing Billy Railway) is a veritable "live" museum and one of Melbourne`s most iconic tourist attractions. Built in 1900, it serves local mountain residents, transporting passengers, wood, potatoes and plants. At that time, in order to develop remote areas of Victoria, a total of four narrow-rail railways were built, one of which is the most well-preserved, and still runs on the primitive mountain railway between Belgrave (Belgrave) and Jane Brooke (Gembrook), shuttling through the heavily vegetated Dantonnon range.
Information of self-driving parking lot
- Belgrave CFA parking lot: free parking on Bayview Road Road;
- Belgrave City Railway parking lot: free parking: follow the sidewalk indicated by the signs below the main road bridge;
- Belgrave Safeway parking lot: parking is free behind the main street store. There may be parking restrictions;
- Parking at Mater Christi College: Free parking during Victorian school holidays only.
Tips：
The feature of small train is to hang your feet outside the car.
But try to avoid the front position! Because the steam is small train, it always sprays smoke and ash. . .
The best place to get on the bus is near the entrance door! Try to choose the rear of the car so that you can get the whole line of train!
Small train passes through 4 stations
Minzhixi Station (Menzies Creek Station)
It takes only 30 minutes to get there from Belgrave. If you choose a round trip, it is recommended that you do not get off at Minzhixi Station, as it may take a long time to take the next train back to Belgrave.
Emory Town Station (Emerald Town Station)
This is the highest station on the whole railway line, and it takes 50 minutes to take train from Belgrave. The station is the only well-preserved original building on the whole railway line. There are many shops, cafes and bakeries in Emory, and there is a playground for the whole family in the park near the station.
Lakeside Station (Lakeside Station)
Lakeside Station is located in Emory Lake Park, from Belgrave to Lakeside Station, a one-way trip of about 60 minutes, is the best choice for families and couples who want to choose a round trip. It is recommended to set aside at least 3 hours of round trip time to this station, depending on the schedule.
Emory Lake Park has a number of activities to participate in, including rowing boats and wading pools for rental (summer months only), Emory Lake Park cafes and teahouses, barbecue facilities, model railways and scenic walkways.
Jane Brooke Station (Gembrook Station)
From Belgrave to Jane Brooke Station, it takes about two hours one way and about five hours to and from. There is at least one bus to Jane Brooke Station in the schedule every day. It is recommended to choose a round trip.
On the way to Jane Brooke, he will pass through the historic trestle, cross the Wright Forest, and watch the undulating mountains and open and lush farmland. Jane Brooke is a lovely country town with many antique cafes on both sides of the main street and playgrounds in the picnic area behind the station. Near the community center in the north of the town, there is also a good children`s find amusement park and many picnic facilities.
Tips：
Don`t forget to ask the reservation staff at Jane Brooke Station for a map of the town.
By Sayaaa of Saiya
