The town's main industries have been as diverse as gold (circa 1850), timber cutting and farming (1870 onwards). The station's name was changed to Aura in 1904, and then back to Menzies Creek in 1947. Menzies Creek was named after an early miner who lived in the area.
As Puffing Billy is a single rail line, it is only at stations such as Menzies Creek, where you can view trains pass by.Ħkm (3.75 miles) from Belgrave. Altitude 303.6 m (996 feet).Īfter Puffing Billy reopened in 1962, Menzies Creek Station was the terminus for three years until preservationists reopened the line to Emerald. Trains in opposite directions often ‘cross’ here.
Menzies Creek is the first stop after Belgrave and destination for many tour groups. Trips from this station to Belgrave can also be taken. On a clear day, extensive views to Port Phillip Bay can be seen to the right of the train on the approach to Menzies Creek Station.įrom Belgrave Station, Menzies Creek is a 30 minute train ride one way. This journey is ideal for the tour group market wanting a short journey, however, this must be pre-booked with the Customer Service Centre.Įasily accessible for coaches to pick up and drop off visitors. Prior to Puffing Billy's reopening from Belgrave to Menzies Creek on 28 July 1962, a new station precinct was developed in Belgrave. Puffing Billy's journey commenced in Upper Ferntree Gully - today, part of the suburban train line to Belgrave. When Puffing Billy opened on 18 December 1900, Belgrave was not the starting point of the line. Rail distance from Melbourne: 41.8km (26 miles). Please note that there is no parking available for passengers on Old Monbulk Road, next to Belgrave Station. The Belgrave township is only a short walk away and has an abundance of shopping and dining options.
accessible toilet), and parenting rooms are available at the station. This where storage, maintenance and restorations take place on the Puffing Billy family of locomotives. Belgrave is also home to our Locomotive Running Shed & Workshop. Passengers can visit the refreshment room for souvenirs, food and beverages. Passengers may choose to start their journey at either Belgrave or Lakeside Stations.īelgrave station is the headquarters of the Railway, with both operating and administrative facilities. All Puffing Billy trains will commence their journeys at Belgrave and travel to Lakeside or Gembrook. Belgrave is the first station on the Puffing Billy train line.
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