Morphett Vale Railway Incorporated in Morphett Vale, South Australia | Playground

Morphett Vale Railway Incorporated

Locality: Morphett Vale, South Australia

Phone: +61 422 107 102

Address: Wilfred Taylor Reserve, Wheatsheaf Road, Morphett Vale 5162 Morphett Vale, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.mvrail.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Hi all, Please find the updated situation with Morphett Vale railway. Regretfully we are closed due to covid for January and Febuary. We will make an annoucement before we reopen. For those who have booked tickets refunds have been processed. We hope that you and your family remain well and we look forward to seeing you all when we reopen. From the MVR team

24.01.2022 Looking at or know of someone who is wanting to become a member and help keep our railway running? Here is a short video with some info about Morphett Vale Railway. No experience is needed and all training is provided. You can come and help in Many ways from train operations to maintenance or any of the things in between. Fun friendly and supportive enviroment. please send us a message or phone 0422107102 https://fb.watch/3wnFqLAnR_/ . Thanks to our friends at Sneak Peeks for our video

23.01.2022 As National Volunteers week comes to an end we would like to thank all of our volunteers for the time and effort they all put in to keep Morphett Vale Railway running. THANK YOU

22.01.2022 Just a reminder that we will not be open today due to COVID-19 restrictions and precautions Morphett Vale Railway thanks you for your understanding and on going support.

22.01.2022 Just a reminder due to social distancing laws we are still unable to open to the public at this stage. How ever we maybe closed during this time but still lots going on. Here is a new Steam loco built by one of our members.

20.01.2022 Heading down for our runday tomorrow ( Sunday the 9/2/20 ) ? Why not keep your eyes open as you ride the rails looking out for our friendly Koalas? How many can you find ?

19.01.2022 Our trains will be running this Sunday the 23rd from 1pm till 4:30pm Tickets purchase ONLINE ONLY at https://mvrail.org.au Please book in advance to avoid missing out. Tickets are just $8pp for unlimited rides. Children under 2 years of age travel free with a paying Adult. Our shop will be open for hot and cold drinks and ice creams.

17.01.2022 Please Note we are still currently closed Due to Covid-19. We will not be open today. Please keep an eye on our page for further updates. Thank you for your understanding

17.01.2022 Please note due to Covid-19 and social distancing laws we are still unable to open to the public. We may be closed but there is still lots going on at our railway. Here is a short video of a new Steam locomotive being built by 1 of our members. It's being tested under air pressure but we hope to see it finished and under it's own steam in the near future.

17.01.2022 Please note..... No more tickets available for tomorrow. Thank you for support. If you missed out please head to our webpage https://mvrail.org.au/ and book for our next run day on the 27th June.

16.01.2022 Please note if you are planning on coming to our run day tomorrow please be aware due to council works some of the grass area has been fenced off there is access to part of the Lawn area next to our station and still plenty of room in the middle of our track area . Look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.. access to lawn area is Via station stairs and from car park through a open part of the fence

14.01.2022 Train rides this Sunday 09/02/2020. Steam and Diesel hauled trains running from 1pm till 4:30pm . Tickets are just $7pp for unlimited rides on the day. Kids under 2 travel for free. Trains leave the station every few minutes . Tickets on sale from 12:30. EFTPOS is now available . Our shop will be open for hot and cold drinks and ice creams. PLEASE NOTE : There is council work and upgrades happening around our railway but it does not interfere with our operations. Still plenty of Lawn areas for birthdays and picnics. See you all Sunday

14.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE... Morphett Vale Railway Incorporated have made the decision to remain closed for the remainder of 2020. We will resume in early 2021. Morphett Vale Railway would like to thank you for your understanding and continued support during these times.... The team are working very hard behind the scenes to ensure that we can open and operate effectively whilst ensuring we maintain social distancing requirements and a COVID safe plan for the community. Our main priority is to keep our members and the community who use our railway safe and healthy. Things are still happening around the railway including new locomotives being built by some of our members. The work on our bridge is continuing as well as many other small projects. We are keen to get back and out do what we enjoy, which is providing a fun, family friendly afternoon of train rides and look forward to seeing you all in 2021!!!!

12.01.2022 Hi all just a reminder that MVRail will not be open this coming Sunday due to the current situation with covid. Thanks to all for your understanding. Thanks from the MVRail team.

12.01.2022 Looking for something to do over the long weekend ? Why not head on down with Family and friend for some train rides ? Sunday from 1pm till 4:30pm. $7pp for unlimited rides on the day. Tickes on sale from 12:30pm our shop will also be open for hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Please note we now take Eftpos. We recommend that you wear covered footwear. Hope to see you all on Sunday

11.01.2022 Tickets for Tomorrow are selling out fast. If you are planing on coming and have not yet purchased your tickets remember tickets are online only. Please head to https://mvrail.org.au/ to book your tickets.

10.01.2022 COVID-19 and SOCIAL DISTANCING UPDATE Morphett Vale Railway would like to remind the public that due to Covid-19 restrictions and Social distancing requirements of 1.5m we are still unable to open to the public. We can not run the railway effectively and efficiently for all visitors with the current restrictions.... Morphett Vale Railway often has 400 - 500 visitors on any given run day and with the current restrictions we would be limited to the number of passengers per train. We are eager to open again, however our main priority is the health, safety and welfare of our members and visitors. Morphett Vale Railway need to remain compliant with restrictions during this time to ensure that we can run again in the future. We would like to thank all of members and the community who are keen to get back to riding the trains for your cooperation, patience and understanding.

09.01.2022 Looking for something to do this long weekend? We will have trains running this Sunday from 1pm till 4:30pm unlimited rides for just $7 a ticket kids under 2 travel free with a paying Adult. Eftpos available. Our shop will be open for all your hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Hope to see you all Sunday.

06.01.2022 Tickets are now on sale for this Sunday at https://mvrail.org.au/ tickets are online only. Just $8 for unlimited rides from 1pm till 4:30pm. Kids aged under 2 years travel for free with a paying adult our shop will be open for all hot and cold drinks and ice creams and ice creams.

06.01.2022 Looking for something to do this Sunday? Look no further our trains will be running from 1pm till 4:30pm. Tickets are just $7pp for unlimited rides on the day. Kids under 2 travel free with a paying adult. We now take EFTPOS. Our shop will be open for all your hot and cold drinks and ice creams. PLEASE NOTE: Our steam trains do emit ash whilst traveling along the track. Also due to ongoing council work part of the grass area is fenced off but there is still plenty of room inside our track area to set up for your picnic. Hope to see you all Sunday

05.01.2022 Important Update With the latest news of person to person contamination of COVID-19 Morphett Vale Railway has made the decision to cancel our run days until further notice. We have taken this precautionary action as it is our responsibility to look after the health and safety of our community and our members. This also ensures that we are compliant with the Governments rule of no mass public gatherings of 500 people or more. This was by no means an easy decision for Morphe...tt Vale Railway to make, however one that we hope all members of the community understand and support. We will keep you all updated when new information and recommendations become available. We thank you for your understanding. See more

03.01.2022 Did you know you don't need to be a train enthusiast or even own a train to be a member of our club? We are in need of more members to help keep our railway running for years to come. All training is provided on site by club members. Member benefits include a great social environment. Great way to learn new skills. Learn how to be a train guard. Learn how to drive the club trains and so much more . We also hold Family days for our members and their family. Have member awards as well as a Christmas party/end of year party. If you or someone you know is looking for something to do and would love to help out please tell them to send us a message or call us on 08 8387 6564. Please share this post to your friends and family to help us reach out to as many people as we can. Thank you

25.12.2021 Hi all just a short note to let you all know that due to the current situation with covid MVRail has cancelled our next runday to be held on Sunday the 9th of January. Those who have already booked please let us know if you would like a refund or move your tickets to another runday. Thanks and stay safe.

22.12.2021 Our last run day for 2021 is this Sunday 12/12. Tickets are only available online through our website https://mvrail.org.au Tickets are just $8pp for unlimited rides on the day with kids under 2yrs old are free with a paying adult. Please note it's a condition of entry for all Person's over the age of 12 to wear a mask. Trains run between 1pm and 4:30pm and leave every few minutes. Our shop will be open for your hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Hope to see you all there.

15.12.2021 Train rides this Sunday. Face masks are required for those aged over 12 years. Tickets are available online only through our website https://mvrail.org.au unlimited rides from 1pm till 4:30pm Tickets are just $8 per person with kids under 2 years of age free with a Paying Adult. Our shop will be open for your hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Hope to see you all on Sunday

25.11.2021 Please note we are fully sold out for today.

19.11.2021 Looking for something to do on Sunday? Why not head on down to Morphett Vale Railway? Tickets are online only and can be purchased through our website. https://mvrail.org.au Just $8 for unlimited rides on the day. Children under 2 years of age travel free with a paying Adult. Our shop will be open for all your hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Hope to see you all there.

01.11.2021 Please note we are fully sold out for today's run day.

17.10.2021 Face mask are a condition of entry for those over the age of 12 when in our station area and on our trains. Train rides this Sunday the 24th. Tickets online only through our website https://mvrail.org.au Tickets are $8pp for unlimited rides from 1pm till 4:30pm. Children under 2 years of age travel free with a paying adult. Our shop will be open for all your hot and cold drinks and ice creams. Hope to see you all on Sunday. Please remember to treat other members of the public as well as our Members with Courtesy when at our railway.

06.10.2021 Please note we are fully sold out for our run day tomorrow 10/10. Our next run day is on the 24/10.

26.09.2021 Train rides this Sunday 10/10 first train leaves at 1pm last train 4:30pm trains leave the station every few minutes. Please note it is a condition of entry that masks are worn when at our railway and riding our trains for people over the age of 12. Unlimited train rides for $8 per person. Kids under 2 travel free with a paying adult. Please note tickets are only available online through our website https://mvrail.org.au. our shop will be open for hot and cold drinks and ice creams EFTPOS available.

08.09.2021 Please note we are fully sold out for our Run day tomorrow.

27.08.2021 Due to some cancellations we now have a few tickets available for today's run day. Head to our webpage to book. They tickets won't last long so be quick to avoid missing out.