when: 26 May 2025 | | address: Dutton Road, Mount Barker South Australia 5251
published: 26 May 2025, 5 min read
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Their annual depot open day is back for 2025!
They are throwing open the doors of the Mount Barker depot and invite you to come along and see what's involved in keeping the worlds longest Heritage Railway in operation!
There will be lots to see and do around the depot and up at the station.
Informative displays, restoration projects underway, live steamers on show, railway memorabilia market stall, food stalls and drink stalls.
Of course, there will be train rides! The special train will operate between Mount Barker and Bugle Ranges with each one being hauled by the 2 Rx class steam locomotives taking the train up and over the highest point of the line at Philcox Hill and down into Bugle Ranges. Diesel locomotive 958 will bring the train back to Mount Barker for the return leg.
Trains will depart at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm.
Depot Entry:
AUD5 donation per person, with kids 4 and under free!
All proceeds will be going towards the restoration and up keep of their heritage locomotive and carriage fleet.
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Their annual depot open day is back for 2025!
They are throwing open the doors of the Mount Barker depot and invite you to come along and see what's involved in keeping the worlds longest Heritage Railway in operation!
There will be lots to see and do around the depot and up at the station.
Informative displays, restoration projects underway, live steamers on show, railway memorabilia market stall, food stalls and drink stalls.
Of course, there will be train rides! The special train will operate between Mount Barker and Bugle Ranges with each one being hauled by the 2 Rx class steam locomotives taking the train up and over the highest point of the line at Philcox Hill and down into Bugle Ranges. Diesel locomotive 958 will bring the train back to Mount Barker for the return leg.
Trains will depart at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm.
Depot Entry:
AUD5 donation per person, with kids 4 and under free!
All proceeds will be going towards the restoration and up keep of their heritage locomotive and carriage fleet.
Go see 2025 Mt Barker Rail Fest.
2025 Mt Barker Rail Fest is on 26 May 2025. The opening hours are: . Conveniently located in Mount Barker. Call +61-1300655991 for details.
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