Some of you will know that I live not far from the Puffing Billy line. I love to go watch the train. My husband is a steam train enthusiast and while he admires their engineering and structure, and even the smell, I get to enjoy the visual from the rising steam and the train in…
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Puffing Billy Great Train Race
Were you there yesterday? At the race in the Dandenongs? If you were, I have a number of shots of people passing under the Trestle Bridge as the train was passing over at my Facebook page. Here are some to whet your appetite. If you are one in one of these photos feel free to…
Leaving the station
The train is finally ready to leave the station and all the passengers have been told to get back on board. The station master rang his bell and called out that very familiar call ‘Allllllll abooooarrrrd!’ The train driver checks one last time before climbing back into his cabin to take the train out of…
The steam train comes in
Not long after we had our lunch, the first of the steam trains came rolling in. A big black steam engine. Note how people love to sit in the carriages behind – with their legs hanging out. A popular thing for young people. The train stayed in the station for about 20 mins, waiting for…
A visit to Menzies Creek
Graham and I went for a drive on Sunday to explore the area near which we live. It was a pleasant day, not too hot, nor too cold, reminiscent of an Autumn’s day, although officially Autumn isn’t here yet (only a couple of weeks away). We decided to visit Menzies Creek Puffing Billy Station as…