Last week, Suburban Car No. 1 headed out for a test run following some recent attention from our workshop team.
Built for the Tasmanian Government Railways and entering service in 1908, Suburban No. 1 is a remarkable survivor from Tasmania's railway history, and importantly, it's not simply a museum exhibit. It's still a regular part of our operational fleet here at Don.
In recent weeks the carriage has been out of service while work was undertaken, including further waterproofing of the roof to reduce leaks and significant attention to its brake rigging.
With that work completed, last week's test run gave everything a final check and Suburban No. 1 has now been given a clean bill of health. β
And there's no gentle return to work planned...
π It'll be back carrying passengers this weekend as part of our Halloween event!
After Halloween, you can expect to see this 118-year-old carriage returning to regular duties on our weekend train rides.
Keeping heritage railway vehicles operational takes plenty of work behind the scenes, but there's something pretty special about seeing a carriage built in 1908 still doing exactly what it was built to do.
π Another piece of Tasmania's railway history, not just preserved, but still in service.
A little sneak peek from our Halloween dress rehearsalβ¦ and these jump scarers are ready to make you scream! Think youβre brave enough? Find out at Haunted Rail Encounters, Don River Railway, 30 Octoberβ1 November!
SPOOKY STREET EATS ARE COMING! All that screaming is bound to work up an appetite! Grab a bite from Devβs Dumplings, Herbs Pizza, Devilβs Pit BBQ, Ice Cream Fusion, Small Brew, Fizzy Fix and Nomad. From savoury treats to sweet delights, thereβs something to satisfy every hungry ghoul!
Haunted Rail Encounters | Don River Railway | 30 Octoberβ1 November
Get ready to shake, rattle and howl! Join the undead party for a monster mash of Halloween hits, outrageous antics and plenty of singalong fun. Come for the spooky tunesβ¦ stay because the ghosts wonβt let you leave!
Enter a world of dark romance, wicked humour and eccentric characters, where intensely passionate, slightly unhinged love collides with trivia, singing and theatrical mayhem! Haunted Rail EncountersοΏ½
118 years oldβ¦ and still earning its keep! π
Last week, Suburban Car No. 1 headed out for a test run following some recent attention from our workshop team.
Built for the Tasmanian Government Railways and entering service in 1908, Suburban No. 1 is a remarkable survivor from Tasmania's railway history, and importantly, it's not simply a museum exhibit. It's still a regular part of our operational fleet here at Don.
In recent weeks the carriage has been out of service while work was undertaken, including further waterproofing of the roof to reduce leaks and significant attention to its brake rigging.
With that work completed, last week's test run gave everything a final check and Suburban No. 1 has now been given a clean bill of health. β
And there's no gentle return to work planned...
π It'll be back carrying passengers this weekend as part of our Halloween event!
After Halloween, you can expect to see this 118-year-old carriage returning to regular duties on our weekend train rides.
Keeping heritage railway vehicles operational takes plenty of work behind the scenes, but there's something pretty special about seeing a carriage built in 1908 still doing exactly what it was built to do.
π Another piece of Tasmania's railway history, not just preserved, but still in service.
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A little sneak peek from our Halloween dress rehearsal⦠and these jump scarers are ready to make you scream!
Think youβre brave enough? Find out at Haunted Rail Encounters, Don River Railway, 30 Octoberβ1 November!
www.donriverrailway.com.au/halloween ... See MoreSee Less
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SPOOKY STREET EATS ARE COMING!
All that screaming is bound to work up an appetite! Grab a bite from Devβs Dumplings, Herbs Pizza, Devilβs Pit BBQ, Ice Cream Fusion, Small Brew, Fizzy Fix and Nomad.
From savoury treats to sweet delights, thereβs something to satisfy every hungry ghoul!
Haunted Rail Encounters | Don River Railway | 30 Octoberβ1 November
www.donriverrailway.com.au/halloween ... See MoreSee Less
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Singalong Carriage
Get ready to shake, rattle and howl! Join the undead party for a monster mash of
Halloween hits, outrageous antics and plenty of singalong fun. Come for the spooky
tunesβ¦ stay because the ghosts wonβt let you leave!
Book now: www.donriverrailway.com.au/halloween ... See MoreSee Less
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Halloween at the Don River Railway: Haunted Rail Encounters
Three nights only β 30 Octoberβ1 November.
Book now: www.donriverrailway.com.au/halloween ... See MoreSee Less
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Enter a world of dark romance, wicked humour and eccentric characters, where intensely
passionate, slightly unhinged love collides with trivia, singing and theatrical mayhem!
Haunted Rail EncountersοΏ½
30 October β 1 November
Book now: www.donriverrailway.com.au ... See MoreSee Less
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