Yarra Valley Railway
The Yarra Valley Railway runs train rides from Healesville to Tunnel Hill, crossing the Watts River, under the Donovan's Road overbridge and through the historic tunnel at Tarrawarra Winery. In the event that the train is unavailable, trolley rides =replace train rides.
Operations are based at Healesville Railway Station, which is on the Historic Buildings Register. Although reduced from its original size, a 4-road railway yard remains, together with an engine shed/turntable road. Other intact infrastructure that exists at the Healesville Railway station includes a turntable that is still in full working order and original condition, a 20,000 gallon water tower, a typical VicRail goods shed as well as a full set of station buildings.
Stabled at the Healesville Railway Station Compound is the society's collection of locomotives and rolling stock, comprising of a J541 Rail Motor; a 22RM Walker Rail Motor, a 62RM Diesel Electric Rail Motor; a J-class Coal-burning steam locomotive built in England by the Vulcan Foundry, Lancashire; a fully operational W250 Diesel- Hydraulic Locomotive.
Location: Coming from Yarra Glen
At the end of the Healesville -Yarra Glen Road turn right and follow the Kinglake Road in the direction of the Information Centre. Entry to the station is past the railway crossing on the left hand side opposite the Information Centre.
Coming from Lilydale
Entering Healesville follow the Maroondah Hwy and turn left onto the Kinglake Road (2nd after the Shell petrol station). Entry of the station is on the right hand side opposite the Information Centre.
Coming from Marysville
Entering Healesville follow the Maroondah Hwy through the town centre, turn right in the direction of Kinglake. Entry of the station is on the right hand side opposite the Information Centre.
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