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Diamond Valley Railway Inc

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25.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at 10 and 11 Posts. 10 and 11 Posts are the locations on the approach to Diamond Valley Station that feature Semaphore Signalling and a number of cross over tracks. This important junction is used often at DVR with trains being crossed over so they can enter platform 1 or for special trains to bypass the platforms roads by being signaled onto the express road through Diamond Valley Station. Thank you to everyone who has viewed this series over... the past few weeks showing off various locations around DVR. Stay tuned for more exciting features here on the DVR Facebook page. See more

24.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Chelsworth Park Bridge. The bridge carries the Inner Circle line across a small gap in the embankment that the line travels along as it approaches Meadmore. The bridge was originally located at the Chelsworth Park Railroad in Ivanhoe which became the Diamond Valley Railway when it moved to Eltham Lower Park.

23.01.2022 #FlashbackFridayFilm This week's film takes us back to 1988 on a regular October running day. We also introduce you to DVR's most legendary member, Flash the dog! Isn't he such a good boi?... (Note: this was filmed in 1988... good bois are no longer permitted to chase trains around the Railway!) https://youtu.be/Qeg6fr8Une4

21.01.2022 *Online Tickets Only* A post-Christmas railway experience? Tickets are now on sale for Sunday the 27th of December! To book, head to https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=699174... Additionally, we will be running on Monday the 28th of December. Tickets for Monday's trains will be sold from midday Saturday. Head to www.dvr.com.au for further information.

19.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Barling Tunnel. The original and smaller of DVR’s two tunnels is located on the Up Through line and takes that line from Meadmore to Nillumbik. The track climbs quite a lot while in the tunnel and it gets quite dark in the middle of the tunnel thanks to the constant curve that the tunnel has.

18.01.2022 *Online Bookings Only* Tickets go on sale today at midday: https://www.trybooking.com/BNHRI Visit www.dvr.com.au for further information.

17.01.2022 *Online Bookings Only* We're counting down the days till our reopening on Sunday the 6th! The link to ticket sales will be released on Friday. Tickets will be sold from midday.... Visit www.dvr.com.au for further information.

17.01.2022 Tickets for Sunday 13th December have sold out! If you have missed out why not head across town to our friends at Altona Miniature Railway. They too have their running day this Sunday. Pre booking is essential. For more information visit the event below.

14.01.2022 Saturday Steam. Today we have multiple steam locos on show! We love steam at DVR and it is even better when more than one steamer is operating at the same time.

13.01.2022 *Online Bookings Only* Three days! Tickets are on sale tomorrow (Friday) from midday!... Visit www.dvr.com.au for further information.

12.01.2022 Saturday Steam. Once again this week for Saturday Steam we take a look at times when multiple steam locos have been seen operating on our trains. Everyone loves a steam hauled train and it is even better when 2 or 3 steamers are up the front!

11.01.2022 #FlashbackFridayFilm This week's film allows you to enjoy a ride around the Railway, back in 2008! Although more recent than our other films in this series, there are still plenty of changes to spot!... https://youtu.be/9_urbnhr3BQ

10.01.2022 *Online Bookings Only* Tickets go on sale this Friday at midday, for rides this Sunday. Visit www.dvr.com.au for further information.... We look forward to welcoming you back to the Railway!

10.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Avenue of Honour. The Avenue takes in both the Inner and Outer Circle Lines and features two rows of trees with each tree featuring a plaque marking DVR members who have passed away.

09.01.2022 #FlashbackFridayFilm "Presenting the Diamond Valley Railway!" This promotional video was made back in the 1990s and shows just how much the Railway has evolved.... How many changes can you spot? (Note: Smoking is no longer permitted at the Railway... steam engines are exempt ;) .)

05.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Nillumbik Sidings. These sidings are located near the railway’s club rooms and features a lower yard and an upper yard. Some carriages and the railway’s fleet of works wagons are stored at Nillumbik sidings.

04.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Meadmore Junction Signal Box. The Tower as it is known by most members has control panels for the points and signals at the following locations: Triangle Junction, Pine Creek, Murdoch Loop, Meadmore Junction and the Ballast Sidings. The tower is two stories high with the Signaller on the top level with the relay room on the ground level.

04.01.2022 Sunday Steam. Today we continue to share some images of visiting/private based steam locomotives at DVR. We hope you enjoy these images of locomotives not often seen operating at DVR.

02.01.2022 Our members have been hard at work cleaning up the Railway in preparation to start running trains again. We have also been working out a plan to ensure everyone maintains social distancing on the trains. We will announce a reopening date on Sunday 22nd November, so stay tuned!

01.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Sanctuary Sidings. These sidings are located near Nillumbik and feature a 12 road storage shed for carriages as well as two other sidings for storing trains during running times.

01.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Tank Sidings. These sidings are located alongside the Pert Workshop and are accessed from the East Yards. There are two sidings that can have normal length trains stabled in them as well as a shorter siding used to stable locomotives or short trains in. There is also an access track so carriages can be moved to the rear room of the Pert Workshop Annex.... The sidings get their name from the large water tanks that are nearby. See more

01.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at the Wilcox Bridge. This small bridge takes the Up Through Line across a small channel. It is located just after Nillumbik. The bridge was originally just wide enough for one track however it was extended after Sanctuary Sidings were built so the headshunt for those sidings could extend over it. The bridge is named after DVR Life member Jim Wilcox.