Dandenong Ranges Nature Photography » Puffing Billy

Travelling the Puffing Billy

Kathie Thomas — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:28:16 +0000

As I mentioned recently, my husband and I had guests from interstate and we spent a day with them on the Puffing Billy train. The train leaves from Belgrave and travels to Emerald Lake Park and then moves on to Gembrook. We chose to go as far as Emerald Lake Park, have lunch and wander around and then catch the train back to Belgrave. That, in itself, was a pretty full day. There were a lot of carriages on the train when we caught it and two engines pulling them but once we got to Menzies Creek many of the tourists got off to get on buses and the extra carriages taken off and we were put back to one engine only. In reverse, the second engine was added back on when we got back to Menzies Creek.

It was a long train and yes, people do sit hanging their legs out of the windows.

Coupling back up after removing one of the engines.

All aboard! Leaving Emerald Lake Park station.

Returning back to Belgrave. The two engines pull the carriages across the historic Trestle Bridge.

More on the Puffing Billy

Kathie — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:15:47 +0000

Just can’t resist pulling out my camera if I know the Puffing Billy is near by!

Yes, I was a bit close for this one! I could feel the heat from the smoke as it passed me by – but don’t worry, I was standing aside and not on the track.

And when it left the crossing

Puffing Billy Fire Patrol

Kathie — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:23:59 +0000

The Fire Patrol follows after the Puffing Billy on its trips to ensure all is safe, especially in the Summer season. Seems the dog is a regular member of the team.