Yarra Valley Railway:Blog
Survey to track adventures
The exciting development of the Yarra Glen station and yard continues apace, but it’s not a matter of just clearing the ground, laying ballast, sleepers and rails and start running trains.
Station Sign for Yarra Glen
Over the last few months, the Yarra Valley Railway Volunteers have been carefully building two station signs for Yarra Glen.
Surplus Materials from Mentone Level Crossing Removal
Over the past 12 months, the YVR Management Team has been working hard with Level Crossing Removal Project to provide surplus materials to all of the Broad Gauge Tourist and Heritage Railway (T&H) groups from the level crossing removal project at Balcombe Road, Mentone.
The Yellow Tipper
A Brother or is it a Sister for the “Blue” tipper?
Information for Passengers at Healesville Station
The YVR Marketing Team has been working hard to bring more information to passengers and visitors to Healesville Station.
55RM Workday Update
Restoration works on 55RM are well underway – Can you help get 55RM back on Track?
Turnouts at Tarrawarra
Track construction for Destination Yarra Glen has begun!
ASEAN Delegates at the YVR
On the 23/11/19 our President Brett Whelan hosted seven Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) delegates from seven countries for a tour and ride on the heritage Walker Railmotor 22RM.
Water Crane is standing again!
Healesville Water Crane is being restored as part of the Water Tower Restoration Project.
Healesville Water Tower – Priming Complete and final colour being applied!
Another milestone has been reached in the restoration of the heritage Water Tower at Healesville Station!
Gate Bolts for Yarra Glen Station
With a restoration project as large as the one being undertaken by the YVR, there are many small wins which go unnoticed compared to the larger project milestones. This Special Clickety Clack Blog article follows one of these small wins, which involved Volunteers from four organisations working together across multiple locations and over the course of several weeks.
Restoration works commence on 55RM!
The YVR Mechanical Branch Volunteers start straight away on the restoration works of 55RM.
Take A Seat!
The Yarra Glen Station restoration team have almost finished rebuilding the seating in the station’s undercover waiting area.
Cutting Drainage
Way and Works team continue their efforts with completion of drainage works!
Transfer of 62RM to Daylesford Spa Country Railway
The Board of the Yarra Valley Railway is proud to announce that we have been able to transfer 62RM to a new home at the Daylesford Spa Country Railway.
55RM has arrived!
The Yarra Valley Railway has welcomed the Super DERM 55RM to Healesville.
Spotswood Reclamation Depot Works
Yarra Valley Railway was given the opportunity by VicTrack to retrieve railway materials from a storage yard adjacent to the former Spotswood Reclamation Depot and Flashbutt Welding Yard.
RM55 has a new home at the YVR!
Super DERM (Diesel Electric Railmotor) RM55 will be a welcome addition to the YVR.
Workshop Works – Concrete Flooring
The concrete floor within the workshop has been completed!
Yarra Glen Station – Heritage Fencing Complete!
YVR Volunteers complete another project milestone at Yarra Glen Station
Yard Work at Healesville Station
The Ways & Works gang have been busy over the last couple of weekends attending to Healesville Yard.
Early Morning Track Patrol
Track inspection on the Heritage Worker’s Trolleys
“Singing in the Rain” with the YVR Way and Works Volunteers
Rain or Shine, the Volunteers of the YVR are committed to track restoration!
Walker Trailer Restoration
The Volunteers of the Mechanical Branch have been working hard on the restoration of a Walker Trailer
Community Volunteering Day at the YVR
Community Members from five different community organizations, including The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, work together at Yarra Glen Station!
Way and Works – Trackwork near Tunnel
Regular trackwork at the YVR!
Water Tower Restoration
The restoration of the heritage Water Tower at Healesville Station has commenced!
Yarra Glen Station – Heritage Fencing
Picket Fencing works commence at Yarra Glen Station!
Yarra Glen Station Platform – Replica Heritage Lighting
Have you noticed the new bright light in town? The platform lighting at Yarra Glen Station has been installed by the Yarra Valley Railway’s dedicated Volunteers – and is now operating every night!
Clickety Clack – Edition 2 / 2018
Click here to view Clickety Clack 2018 Edition 2
Clickety Clack – Edition 1 / 2018
Click here to view Clickety Clack 2018 Edition 1
2018 Casey Volunteer Awards
The Yarra Valley Railway was recognised with two awards by Tony Smith MP at the 2018 Casey Volunteer Awards.
Media – Level Crossing Removal Authority
The Level Crossing Removal Authority has allocated surplus materials to the Yarra Valley Railway to assist in the restoration of the railway line to Yarra