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Our volunteer train crew are out preparing locomotive 1002 for another great day on the rails.

From driving trains to restoring locomotives and supporting our visitors, our volunteer team keeps the Don River Railway moving every week.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now’s the perfect time. Whether you see yourself as part of our train crew, enjoy working with people, or simply want to be part of something meaningful — we’d love to welcome you aboard.

👉 Volunteer with us and help keep Tasmania’s railway heritage on track. Send us a message on Facebook or visit our website to get started.
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Our volunteer train
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Step back in time and ride in one of our beautifully restored heritage carriages. The timber walls, leather seating and gentle rhythm of the rails make this a journey that feels as good as it looks.

Whether you’re a regular visitor or discovering Don River Railway for the first time, this carriage is a favourite — a quiet reminder of how simple and special rail travel once was.

Trains are back running this Thursday to Sunday, 10am–2pm - have you planned your visit?
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The driver’s perspective from our diesel railcar DP22. Built in 1944 for the Tasmanian Government Railways, this classic diesel railcar is a regular favourite at the Don River Railway, keeping history alive on every run. ... See MoreSee Less

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Celebrating World Dachshund Day at Don River Railway! 🐾

A huge thank‑you to Dachshunds of Burnie for bringing so much joy (and so many tiny legs) to the railway today.

Stay tuned — Doggy Day at Don River Railway will be making a return later this year!

📸 Image credit: Sharyn McNally
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We’re ready to roll for another great week of train rides at Don River Railway! Trains are running Thursday to Sunday, 10am–2pm.

If you’re joining us for the Dachshund train ride on Sunday at 11am with Dachshund's of Bernie, tickets are selling fast, so please pre‑book online at the link below to secure your spot. Everyone is welcome. You don’t need to bring a Dachshund to join this ride!

And keep an eye out… we’re hoping to share news soon about some exciting upcoming events 🐶🐾🎃👻🧑‍🎄

donriverrailway.com.au/tickets/

📸 Photo Credit: Kyle Stennings - Don River Railway Volunteer
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June 21st is International Dachshund Day! 🐾
Bring your four‑legged friend for a fun day out on the rails.

Dachshunds of Burnie will be meeting at 10:30am on 21 June for the 11am train, and all Dachshunds — plus their humans — are welcome aboard. 🐶

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are always welcome at Don River Railway. They’re part of the family, and part of the fun.

To make sure you don’t miss out, we recommend pre‑purchasing your tickets online:
donriverrailway.com.au/tickets/

📸 Photo Credit: Sharyn McNally
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