Seasonal updates

As we are fast approaching our busy summer season here in the West, we are forward planning the movement and availability of our locos for this period, both steam and diesel. We are very lucky to have a close relationship with the team at Don River Railway in Devonport. The collaboration between our two heritage […]

2025 and beyond The remote section of our line continues to present as many challenges as it did over 125 years ago. Since commencing upgrades in June 2023, we have problem-solved at a pace that would surely be familiar with our founders! This week we are excited to launch journeys through to Rinadeena, the second […]

We’re excited to be looking ahead to phase three of the line reopening on 24 September 2024 with Rinadeena, Rack and Rainforest journeys. This marks more than 50% of the line reopened and delivers a 3km section of the Abt rack and pinion section of the line for passengers to experience this coming visitor season. […]

With Easter behind us, we mark the end of the 2023/24 peak visitor season. It’s been an incredible season and we’ve welcomed tens of thousands of visitors into our cafes and onboard since recommencing passenger services in November 2023. We’d like to thank all our passengers that have taken the time to journey with us […]

Winter is the best time to get out and explore West Coast heritage and wilderness. Whether you’re planning a local minibreak this winter from the far-off exotics of nipaluna/Hobart, or boarding a train of the sky to start your Tassie adventure, be sure to jot down ‘head west’ on your list of places to go. […]

WCWR is getting back on track after a winter of infrastructure upgrades and we’re steaming out of the station with two short services this Summer. Join us onboard the Lynchford Express at Queenstown Station for a 1.5-hour heritage steam train adventure to Lynchford Station and back. Take in the Pioneer’s Room and try your hand at gold-panning […]