Mornington Railway, Heritage railway in Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Mornington Railway is a heritage railway in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Australia, running on a route of about 7 kilometers (4 miles) between Mornington and Moorooduc stations. The trains are made up of restored carriages hauled by steam locomotives dating from the 19th century.
The line opened in 1889 to carry stone from the Moorooduc quarry and served the area until 1981. After closing, it reopened in 1999 as a heritage railway and has been kept running by volunteers ever since.
The railway is entirely run by volunteers who maintain and restore the locomotives themselves. On running days, visitors can sometimes watch them at work and strike up a conversation.
The railway runs every Sunday and a round trip takes about an hour. It is worth checking ahead whether the stations suit visitors with mobility needs or young children.
The site has a working turntable that was once used to turn locomotives around and can still be seen today. Nearby workshops let visitors watch ongoing restoration work on old rolling stock.
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