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Travel On Tracks

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9499 7711

Address: 150 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe 3079 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 DVR on tour! Today we look at some photos of DVR locos visiting one of the best private railways in the country. DVR members were lucky to visit the Mount Vue ...Railway a few years ago and here we see some images of privately owned T415 and DVRs steam loco Joyce being taken around this stunning railway. See more

22.01.2022 We will still be in the office until 4pm on Wednesday the 05th of August 2020. After this we will still be contactable during the below times: Monday - Friday between 10am - 4pm Phone: 03 9499 7711... Email: [email protected] See more

22.01.2022 Over 13 years ago I decided I needed a change of career, so with the support of my family we purchased helloworld Travel Ivanhoe. I have loved being a Travel a...gent and hope to continue in this feel good industry for a few more years yet. However due to the current conditions, the travel industry is facing its biggest challenge ever. Please watch the video as this sums up what we have been going through for the past 6 months. We are calling on the Federal Government to fund a Travel Agent support fund so that we can survive Please like and share the video so that the message gets out there. Then when things settled down and you want to travel please consider booking with a local travel agent, and let your money support a local business . See more

22.01.2022 The 2021 Steamrail Calendar has been released and is now available to pre-purchase in our online store. It is never too late to purchase one of our calendars fi...lled with images of our heritage train tours. Get one for your home, office, workshop or as a gift for that special someone. Filled with photos of our heritage steam & diesel locos in action, the classic electric Tait Set, and featured photos of our 2020 Open Days & Volunteers at work. PREORDER NOW - DELIVERIES EXPECTED TO BEGIN MID SEPTEMBER. Online price of $30 includes free shipping across Australia along with any other items from our online shop. https://www.steamrail.com.au/pr/2021-steamrail-calendar/279

21.01.2022 Meet the fleet! Locomotive: D2 1300. Livery: DVR Passenger Livery Powered by: Diesel motor.... Drive: Hydraulic. Introduced: 2002. Fun fact: D2 1300 was built to replace the original D1300 locomotive, it carries a livery inspired by the first version of the V/Line Passenger Livery. D2 1300 is also the Railways main works loco often being seen hauling works trains for the Way and Works or Signal and Telegraph departments. See more

20.01.2022 Shhh! Dont wake her just yet, shes resting up because theres... ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO!! When it departs Adelaide on 30 August 2020, it will bring to an en...d the longest non-operating period in The Ghans 91-year history. Somewhat of an allegory for the pioneering Australian spirit, The Ghan has bounced back through drought, outback flash floods, the Great Depression, and even served for Australia in World War II (more on that later this week). We couldnt be more excited to see The Ghan return to the rails - let the countdown begin! : intermodal_adventures (via IG)

20.01.2022 This looks amazing! A different place to stay when Africa opens up again to Travellers

20.01.2022 DVR on tour! Today we look back at some of our trains visiting the Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway Society. Only a 15 minute drive from DVR, we love the chance to run our trains at this great railway.

18.01.2022 The Diamond Valley Railway is honoured to have played a small part in a new memorial to former Australia Deputy Prime Minister and well renowned railfan the lat...e Tim Fischer. We donated rail to Andrew Whitehead Sculptures for the project to create a memorial in Boree Creek. The memorials official opening has been delayed due to the current circumstances but in future this will be a must visit place. Well done to everyone involved with the creation of this great tribute. See more

16.01.2022 Meet the fleet! Locomotive: Joyce Year Built: 1993 Livery: Yellow and burgundy... Powered by: Coal, which heats up the water to turn it onto steam Drive: Steam Fun Fact: Joyce is named after the late Joyce Pert, a ticket seller at the Railway. See more

15.01.2022 We are dreaming of our next adventure by train but we can not pick just one... any ideas? #keepdreaming #traintravel #Ivanhoe

15.01.2022 Venture into the heart of Queenslands outback on our fully escorted Ultimate Outback Queensland Adventure. On Sale Until - 31 Aug 2020 Valid For Travel - 10 Oct 2020 - 18 Oct 2020* 6 NIGHTS from $3,299 per person twin share... 03 9499 7711 [email protected] To Find Out More! *We hope the borders are open soon so that you can take advantage of this exclusive offer.

15.01.2022 All around DVR! Today we look at Diamond Valley B Signal Box. A large section of our railway is controlled from this Signal Box, from Nillumbik right through... Diamond Valley Station and beyond. The Signal Box features a Computer based Interlocking system with the Signals and points able to be operated by computer or by scale lever frame and switch panel. The lever frame features 80 Scale Levers. The current B Box replaced the smaller and older original B Box in the early 2000s. See more

15.01.2022 86BPL is one of our medium to long term restoration projects. Around 1998 to 2000, 86 was transferred to Moorooduc for eventual restoration. In 2018 it was agre...ed to move 86 into the shed for life extension works, as its condition was getting worse sitting otherside in the weather. Upon an initial examination, it was decided to make 86BPL a full restoration project. The BPL type carriages were known to many commuters as Bouncing Passenger Lounges for their ride quality on country lines and were used in almost every corner of the Victorian Railways network and featured heavily on troop and excursion trains. Built in 1921 as a first class carriage 30APL, the carriage has undergone many changes over its lifetime. In 1923 a short 2 years after construction, it was made into 86BPL, meaning it was now a second class carriage. In 1959 it received its vestibule gangways and in 1966, 86 was converted from gas lighting to electrical lighting as well as receiving a full overhaul. Abruptly in 1970 the carriage was retired from service, the close proximity of a major overhaul to its retirement was a major contribution in 86s survival as for the next 48 years it would sit outside. In 1971 86 along with a ZL guards van and steam locomotive K154 were sold and placed in the Old Gippstown Museum in Moe as part of a railway display. From Moe, 86 was acquired by the Mornington Railway and moved to Moorooduc. The initial strip down process of 86 has been completed for the most part, the stickwood and roof canvas were deemed unsalvageable but luckily, majority of the timber body frame is sound, which is surprising considering the time it spent outside in the elements. Aside from luggage racks and sliding doors ,the interior was complete when the project started, which is a huge advantage. Any further restoration works are currently on hold due to our competing project, guards van 7CV being of a higher priority. Upon completion of 7CV, it is hoped that work on 86 will once again resume. This carriage will be a very challenging but very rewarding project, BPLs were a quintessential Victorian Railways carriage and being able to restore and hopefully one day operate one of the few survivors will be quite an honor, and we cant wait to get working on her again!

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14.01.2022 *** IMPORTANT UPDATE - TRAINS RETURN TO THE MORNINGTON RAILWAY***** We wish to advise the public that we will be recommencing train running from Saturday 14th o...f November, when we plan to run the first of a series of trains for testing and maintenance purposes. This is to ensure that our infrastructure is safe and ready for restarting passenger train operations shortly under our Covid-safe arrangements. We are aware that many people have been enjoying walking along the rail corridor during our enforced closure, but its important that this practice now ceases, as we will be returning to operational status and passenger and volunteer safety are paramount. You will shortly see new signage at entrance points to the railway advising that the corridor is now closed to unauthorised public use under Rail Safety National Law. In the future we would like to be able to share the corridor with the public in a safe and controlled manner, so please consider supporting the team at Mornington Community Safe Link, who are working closely with us and many other stakeholders, including environmental groups, to establish a much-needed shared-usage path along the railway line between Moorooduc Station and Mornington Station so that the public, train operation and our unique natural biodiversity in the corridor can safely co-exist. You can sign the Safelink petition by following the link shown below: http://chng.it/QLKsSBfL Image with thanks @https://www.facebook.com/danielle.carlisle1

13.01.2022 Royalty Arrives! Hornbys Princess Royal Class locomotives are now in and ready to be shipped. Check them out - https://mailchi.mp/littletrai/princess-royals-now-available

12.01.2022 Contact us at helloworld Travel Ivanhoe to book your next adventure !

12.01.2022 2 DAYS TO GO!! Did you know that The Ghan once served as a hospital on wheels? During World War II, The Ghan was pressed into medical service to treat the vic...tims of the Bombing of Darwin. One of these hospital trains can be seen here at Adelaide River where The Ghan passes through today. Those hospital carriages? They started life as cattle wagons. Talk about a career change! : Australian War Memorial

09.01.2022 Check this guys crazy nice set up.lol

08.01.2022 #C38 First glimpse of Australian Railway Models forthcoming C38 3806 locomotive. Weve been informed that product is in full swing with release due in October 2020. Have you pre-ordered your model? >> https://littletrainshop.com.au/australian-railway-models-8/

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06.01.2022 Thanks to everyone for following along with our recent Meet the Fleet series of posts. We love staying connected with everyone while we cannot be open so for th...e next few days we will have a little series showing some of the current DVR fleet visiting other railways and events. So welcome to DVR on tour! Today we start with the Altona Miniature Railway where a number of DVR locos have visited over the years. This fantastic set up in Melbournes West is a must visit for all who enjoy miniature railways! See more

06.01.2022 A Storm in South Wales A rare run into South Wales on 29th July saw 70000 Britannia running as long lost classmate 70022 Tornado from Bristol to Camarthen w...ith The Pembroke Coast Express. Running as an authentic Western Region varient, the change in the Locomotive Services Ltd stelwart guise delighted many, but also caused confusion to masses. Starting the day off at Bristol, the Brit is seen on Filton bank at two angles before our cameras moved into Wales. From here the action is seen climbing Llanharan Bank, storming away from Neath and racing along the coast at Pwll. For the return, the semaphores at Ferryside provide the backdrop as 70022 sweeps through the station. Following the water stop, we next see the tour accelerating past Margam yard before finishing the day with the Brit racing over Stormy summit. Class 47 D1935 Roger Hosking MA 1925 - 2013 can be seen at the rear of the train. The diesel was in the consist to provide power to the train as well as to assist with shunting at Carmathen.

06.01.2022 Rewind back to August 4, 2019. R761 and R711 hauling The Snow Train make easy work of the grade between Hearnes Oak and the top of the Haunted Hills.

03.01.2022 We are all in this together Melbourne, please stay safe!

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02.01.2022 Get to know DVR a bit better with the A to Z of DVR! Each day we will share a picture that relates to a letter in the alphabet. Today the letter is R and R is f...or Reverse Running! DVR runs its trains in the same direction around its tracks for nearly every running day it operates for the public, however on a couple of occasions each year the railway will turn the trains around and run around the line is the reverse direction to normal, this is known as Reverse Running! Passengers and members enjoy the opportunity to do something a bit different and it is a different experience heading around DVR in the reverse direction to normal. Pictured here are DVRs 8172 and 7256 passing through the Avenue of Honour in the reverse direction to normal.

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02.01.2022 The Ghan is back on track! Book now for amazing savings. 03 9499 7711... [email protected] To Find Out More See more

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