WE ARE HIRING: Assets and Workshop Coordinator 🚂 Don River Railway is entering a massive phase of growth! Backed by our upcoming $13M precinct expansion, we are looking for an experienced leader to help transition our operations and set us up for the future.
💼 The Role: Paid, part-time leadership position (0.6 to 0.8 FTE). 📍 Location: Don, Devonport. 💰 The Package: $48k - $80k actual take-home ($80k - $100k FTE pro-rata).
This is a strategic management and administrative role focused on process design, budget control, and coordinating our incredible volunteer team; not a manual mechanical position.
BEYOND CITY PARK: "HUTCH" ARRIVEBEYOND CITY PARK: "HUTCH" ARRIVES AT DON! 🏗️🚂
Today marks a massive milestone for the Don River Railway. After 36 years as a familiar face in Launceston’s City Park, locomotive U3 has been successfully lifted and relocated to its new home here in Don!
A MAMMOTH TEAM EFFORT A job this size takes a village. A huge thank you to our lead volunteers, Andrew Skinner (DRR Board Councillor) and John Myers, who spent countless hours on prep and logistics. We are also incredibly grateful to every volunteer who helped on-site, and to Clynton Brown for his generous donation of his water pump containing the remains of sister locomotive U4, whose engine will be used in the long term restoration of U3.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION We couldn't have done it without these fantastic partners: City of Launceston Official for donating this icon of Tasmanian rail history. Cranes Combined for the precision heavy lifting. Gradco for handling the expert transport and logistics. LIGHTNING BIN HIRE: For the essential site support.
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! 📸 Whether it’s a shot of U3 working the yards in the 80s or a family photo of your kids playing on "Hutch" in the park, please share them in the comments!
👇 CHECK THE PINNED COMMENT FOR THE STORY BEHIND "HUTCH" AND THE FULL HISTORY OF U3!
Looking for a great day out with the family? The Don River Railway is open right across the long weekend, running services every day from Thursday through to Easter Monday.
Here is our schedule for the weekend: • Thursday 2 April to Easter Saturday: Enjoy a ride on our vintage Railcar. • Easter Sunday & Easter Monday: Experience our trains hauled by the historic Y6 diesel electric locomotive.
We are open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day. Train departure times: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm.
Pack a picnic, explore the precinct, and enjoy a ride along the river. We look forward to seeing you at the station!
📷 Beautiful shot of the platform courtesy of Kelli Mason.
Don River Railway will be closed today and tomorrow (Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March).
Our rostered volunteer is unfortunately unwell. As a volunteer-run organisation, we occasionally have to make these tough calls to ensure our team has the time they need to rest and recover.
We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause to your plans and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! ... See MoreSee Less
WE ARE HIRING: Assets and Workshop Coordinator 🚂
Don River Railway is entering a massive phase of growth! Backed by our upcoming $13M precinct expansion, we are looking for an experienced leader to help transition our operations and set us up for the future.
💼 The Role: Paid, part-time leadership position (0.6 to 0.8 FTE).
📍 Location: Don, Devonport.
💰 The Package: $48k - $80k actual take-home ($80k - $100k FTE pro-rata).
This is a strategic management and administrative role focused on process design, budget control, and coordinating our incredible volunteer team; not a manual mechanical position.
👉 Read the full Position Description and apply via SEEK here: www.seek.com.au/job/91477584
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BEYOND CITY PARK: "HUTCH" ARRIVEBEYOND CITY PARK: "HUTCH" ARRIVES AT DON! 🏗️🚂
Today marks a massive milestone for the Don River Railway. After 36 years as a familiar face in Launceston’s City Park, locomotive U3 has been successfully lifted and relocated to its new home here in Don!
A MAMMOTH TEAM EFFORT
A job this size takes a village. A huge thank you to our lead volunteers, Andrew Skinner (DRR Board Councillor) and John Myers, who spent countless hours on prep and logistics. We are also incredibly grateful to every volunteer who helped on-site, and to Clynton Brown for his generous donation of his water pump containing the remains of sister locomotive U4, whose engine will be used in the long term restoration of U3.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
We couldn't have done it without these fantastic partners:
City of Launceston Official for donating this icon of Tasmanian rail history.
Cranes Combined for the precision heavy lifting.
Gradco for handling the expert transport and logistics.
LIGHTNING BIN HIRE: For the essential site support.
WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! 📸
Whether it’s a shot of U3 working the yards in the 80s or a family photo of your kids playing on "Hutch" in the park, please share them in the comments!
👇 CHECK THE PINNED COMMENT FOR THE STORY BEHIND "HUTCH" AND THE FULL HISTORY OF U3!
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Tucked in safe and sound.
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Exciting times!!! #shescominghome
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Hop on board this Easter Long Weekend! 🚂
Looking for a great day out with the family? The Don River Railway is open right across the long weekend, running services every day from Thursday through to Easter Monday.
Here is our schedule for the weekend:
• Thursday 2 April to Easter Saturday: Enjoy a ride on our vintage Railcar.
• Easter Sunday & Easter Monday: Experience our trains hauled by the historic Y6 diesel electric locomotive.
We are open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm each day.
Train departure times: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:00 pm.
Pack a picnic, explore the precinct, and enjoy a ride along the river. We look forward to seeing you at the station!
📷 Beautiful shot of the platform courtesy of Kelli Mason.
#DonRiverRailway #Devonport #Tasmania #DiscoverTasmania #NorthWestTasmania #TasmaniaTourism #HeritageRailway #EasterLongWeekend #TrainRide #FamilyDayOut ... See MoreSee Less
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Don River Railway will be closed today and tomorrow (Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March).
Our rostered volunteer is unfortunately unwell. As a volunteer-run organisation, we occasionally have to make these tough calls to ensure our team has the time they need to rest and recover.
We apologise for any inconvenience this might cause to your plans and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! ... See MoreSee Less
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