Daylesford Spa Country Railway
Daylesford Spa Country Railway
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HahnTravels
Liverpool, Australia1,213 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Was raining in town and the markets were a bit shot. Decided to go to Daylesford railway station for a ride along to Bullarto and glad I did. Slow, nostalgic trip through the forest, a living museum. Thanks to the volunteers. Bullarto station is great too - currently constructing a new station building. Clean carriages, good value at $22 return with old time ticket issued.
Written 30 May 2023
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Daffy
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Jan. 2023 • Family
Lovely train ride thru forest & farms, very reasonable fare, friendly staff, made time for everyone. Recommended for small folk and elder folk too!
Written 21 January 2023
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Archaeobuff
Sydney, Australia2,012 contributions
Nov. 2022
We heard that the line to Bullarto had just been reopened so we arranged to be on the first train that Saturday morning. There was a fair on where you could buy winter woollies and coffee. The train station had retro posters and models of the little rail motors that used to run on the line. We were delighted that they were running a rail motor today. We then went to the station and the guy there in full uniform provided us with the lovely old fashioned cardboard tickets. We then jumped on the train and marvelled at the memories evoked – from the man struggling with the signal, the old fashioned window levers and of course the horsehair seats. It was just as we remembered trains from our youth. A wonderful step back in time. The train was not crowded. And then as we got underway, we got our tickets clipped just like in the old days. It was open fields for a while before we came to the bush from Musk to Bullarto. Musk was the only station on the way but we did not stop there. I remembered a joke from my grandad after we had visited Musk 65 years ago “Did you see the MCG?”. He was referring to the Musk Cricket Ground of course.
Then the incident - we came to a sudden stop in the middle of the bush and we were informed that a tree had fallen across the rails and the rail motor could not reach Bullarto (Lucky I had dropped in there a couple of days ago). So we had to back track to Daylesford which involved the driver walking from the front to the back and, just like a tram, driving it from there. He came muttering about people on the line and kangaroos and now this.
My wife pointed out that the seat next to the driver with a view forward was free and I dashed there and took a video of the train coming into Daylesford. We were not overly disappointed as the event had provided us with a bit of an adventure and a story to be recounted on occasions - Like this :).
Then the incident - we came to a sudden stop in the middle of the bush and we were informed that a tree had fallen across the rails and the rail motor could not reach Bullarto (Lucky I had dropped in there a couple of days ago). So we had to back track to Daylesford which involved the driver walking from the front to the back and, just like a tram, driving it from there. He came muttering about people on the line and kangaroos and now this.
My wife pointed out that the seat next to the driver with a view forward was free and I dashed there and took a video of the train coming into Daylesford. We were not overly disappointed as the event had provided us with a bit of an adventure and a story to be recounted on occasions - Like this :).
Written 29 December 2022
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robynkiddell23
Melbourne, Australia92 contributions
Nov. 2022 • Friends
Great community railway. Easy to book online. Friendly staff, clean carriages. It was a short trip to Musk to visit 2 beautiful gardens. Enjoyed the whole trip.
Written 13 November 2022
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Callum H
Townsville, Australia7 contributions
Oct. 2022
Arrived in the morning and had a quick browse of the Sunday market before getting on the train. Staff were very friendly and joking alot, we only went as far as musk because of storm damage on the musk to Bullarto. Otherwise a nice day out. Highly recommended.
Written 21 October 2022
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Mark G
Melbourne, Australia1,816 contributions
Jan. 2022
Station where the tourist railway runs. Please check ahead for when it is in operation. They also have a Sunday market here.
Written 7 January 2022
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia4,810 contributions
Feb. 2021
While in the area for a few days we came to Daylesford for the market and the train ride that go well hand in hand.
The volunteers do a great job to keep this train ride going , it was only a short ride to Musk through some bush and open farmland, ten minutes to stretch the legs at Musk, nothing there only a sign and tin shelter shed then back to Daylesford to the market for lunch , lovely little jaunt on a ole historic train .
It was good to see once we got off the train the volunteers were giving the carriages a good Covid clean, still important to follow the regulations that now have this state nearly Covid free
The volunteers do a great job to keep this train ride going , it was only a short ride to Musk through some bush and open farmland, ten minutes to stretch the legs at Musk, nothing there only a sign and tin shelter shed then back to Daylesford to the market for lunch , lovely little jaunt on a ole historic train .
It was good to see once we got off the train the volunteers were giving the carriages a good Covid clean, still important to follow the regulations that now have this state nearly Covid free
Written 3 February 2021
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alan m
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Jan. 2020
Dropped us off in Bullarto, told we had 15 minutes to stretch our legs, the train left after 10 minutes leaving 11 passengers stranded for an hour and a half on a 35 degree day.
I get that it’s volunteer run, but in pretty terrible experience that ended in a grumbling insincere apology.
I get that it’s volunteer run, but in pretty terrible experience that ended in a grumbling insincere apology.
Written 16 February 2020
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platypus150
Melbourne, Australia27,531 contributions
Dec. 2019 • Friends
In some ways this railway is a living museum of the 1930s to 1950s. Everything has been restored to how things were and the rail cars take you on short journeys into the Wombat Forest. Couple this with the Sunday Market at the railway station, lunch in town, and you have a great day out.
Written 13 December 2019
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Loco3450
Melbourne, Australia75 contributions
Dec. 2019
Had a ride to Bullarto and return on a Walker railmotor. The Daylesford Station has been immaculately restored and maintained, and the railmotor looks brand new - a testament to the dedicated volunteers whi have restored it. The staff were friendly and knowledgable, a real delight to travel with the DSCR.
Written 1 December 2019
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pineappleAdelaide
adelaide1 contribution
What time does the train go
pineappleAdelaide
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wengenbound
Melbourne214 contributions
Hi Do the vintage trains run over the summer school holidays or only on Sundays?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Daylesford Spa Country Railway
- Daylesford Spa Country Railway is open:
- Sun - Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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- (0.23 km) Farmers Arms Hotel Daylesford
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- (0.20 km) The Daylesford Hot Chocolate Company
- (0.22 km) The Woodshed