Walka Miniature Railway - Maitland, NSW, Australia
S 32° 42.842 E 151° 33.130
56H E 364308 N 6379487
With a 1.5 km track winding beside a lake, this will take you on a 20 minute ride through native bushland.
Waymark Code: WMXKJW
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/24/2018
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I first came across Snake Gully Rail Shed late at night trying to find a geocache in the area. (And while I wondered about the narrow track, I put it out of my mind until coming back in the daylight.) Trains run every Sunday, from 11am, until about 3.30pm, depending on 'demand'.
** Enclosed footwear is required to ride on trains **
The local Club has a Petrol, a Diesel, and an Electric powered locomotive, with visitors bringing the occasional Steam loco.
Visited: 1215 - 1440, Sunday, 22 January, 2017 - While finding a newer geocache in the area: GC5EA9F, "Follow Your Nose!"
First visited: 2222, Friday, 8 February, 2013 - Finding: GC2FQRR, now Archived.
Gauge of railway: 7.25"
Engine Type: Several Engine Types on Site
Miniature Railroads Web Page: [Web Link]
Public Availability: Year Round
Ride Fee: Yes
If Yes: $3
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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