Casino Miniature Railway, NSW, Australia
S 28° 50.900 E 153° 02.820
56J E 504584 N 6808817
On the corner of Queensland Road and West Street is the miniature railway station called 'North Casino', in northern New South Wales. It is open on Sundays, between 10am and 4pm. It opened in 1993.
Waymark Code: WMTP7W
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 12/21/2016
Views: 4
This 3.6 km railway uses (at least one) steam, and diesel locomotives. In 2012 they also had a "Thomas" (the Tank Engine) locomotive and train. (WOMOW)
The local 'engineers' are very enthusiastic in their roles.
There is also a Rail Museum (free entry) with artifacts from the real Casino rail system, and it doubles as a kiosk, where snacks can be bought. There are sheltered picnic tables there where you can sit and enjoy you pies or other food.
The railway is also open on Public Holidays - when flooding hasn't closed operations - like the two times I have been there.
It is also open for the seven days of Beef Week, as Casino is considered by the locals as being 'the Beef Capital' of NSW.
* Remember: If you are wanting to take a ride on the miniature train that you DO NEED to have enclosed foot wear *
Caution may be needed if taking a walk around the wetlands in summer time, as the area will be a good environment for some of our scaly 'friends'.
Car parking is recommended on Queensland Road, near the intersection of West Street/Summerland Way. Or, play a round of golf at the local course, and catch the train there, beside the Museum.
For special events, Phone: 02 6663 3319 or 02 6662 1924
Email: stationmaster@casinominirail.com
Gauge of railway: Dual mix: 7¼", and 5" gauges
Engine Type: Live Steam
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Year Round
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: 5
Entrance Fee: No
If There is an Additional Fee: 0
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train or related to the train. Possible photos include the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat or of a family member with one of the miniature r.r. crossing signs. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the miniature railway related items that can be found in locations like this
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