Steamrail Victoria's Tait train to the Melbourne Train Show Information - 2024

The best way to attend this year's Melbourne model train show is by trains! So join us on Sunday 4th of August, 2024 with Steamrail Victoria's Tait shuttle!
Come see the magic and intricacies of model railways at this family friend event!
New layouts, displays and demonstrations from local and interstate clubs, Children's U Drive, railway organisations as well as trade stands, new and second goods!
AMRA Victoria Links:
Website: www.amravic.com.au
Facebook: / amravictoria
Steamrail Victoria:
www.steamrail.com.au
Tickets:www.trybooking.com/events/lan...
TIMETABLE
Tickets are to be purchased to travel on the desired train from Flinders Street to Showgrounds.
Your ticket will allow boarding of any return trains departing Showgrounds for Flinders Street.
One way tickets will be available to purchase on the platform at Showgrounds.
Newport (Plat 1) Dep 8:02am
Flinders Street
(Platform 7)
8:40am
9:20am 10:00am 10:40am 11:20am 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:39pm 2:20pm 3:00pm
Showgrounds Arr 8:53am 9:33am 10:13am 10:53am 11:33am 12:13pm 1:13pm 1:53pm 2:33pm 3:13pm
Showgrounds Dep 8:58am 9:38am 10:18am 10:58am 11:38am 12:18pm 1:18pm 1:58pm 2:38pm 3:18pm
Flinders Street Arr 9:11am 9:51am 10:31am 11:11am 11:51am 12:31pm 1:31pm 2:11pm 2:51pm 3:31pm
Newport Arr 4:10pm
Held at the Melbourne Showgrounds
Melbourne Showground Pavilion 08 Town Square.
Gate No 5 Langs Road Ascot Vale.
9 am - 5 pm Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm Sunday
Admission; flat rate $15 each. Under-16 age; Free if accompanied by a paid admission. Tickets will only be available at the gate, with either cash or card payment options.
Conditions of Entry;- No pets allowed.- You may be photographed and your image may be used in promotional material.- Alcohol must not be brought into the venue.- No bare feet.
More information; email the Exhibition Manager on [e-mail] or alternatively call the club rooms on 03 9885 7034 (recorded message).
How to get there:
By Car
There is off street parking or on street parking. Paid parking will be available provided by the Melbourne Showgrounds at $20 per day.
By Train:
Saturday Only: Train to Flemington Racecourse from the CBD check station signs at Flinders Street or PTV Ap. Then a short walk to the showgrounds.
On Sunday only: Vintage Tait train run but Steamrail Victoria
Train to Newmarket then the 57 tram down Epson Road.
By Tram:
57 West Maribyrnong - Flinders Street Station & City stop 32 Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre on Epsom Road from Elizabeth Street in the CBD.
By Bus:
Bus No. 472 (Williamstown to Moonee Ponds) stops along Langs Road. Bus No. 404 (Footscray to Moonee Ponds) stops on the corner of Epsom and Ascot Vale Roads.
Bus from:
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au or the PTV App

[@michaelhall8586]

It’s very reassuring hearing the sound of the train on the tracks

[@theupperhiker7262]

Amazing too see you advertising steamrail Victoria's Events!

[@WillJamesRailways]

Anything to help boost the signal for a great event and organization!

[@kclassproductions]

I'm certainly taking the Taits!

[@WillJamesRailways]

See you there!

[@michaelimpey1407]

Will, AMRAVIC certainly put on a great show, and the use of the Taits to get there is a great option.
You are so lucky in Melbourne to have these options, and co-operations between organisations.
Cheers, and thanks for sharing, stay safe, Michael

[@RailwaysOfDoom]

Great coverage, Will!

[@WillJamesRailways]

Thanks see you at the show!

[@Taitset]

Can't wait!

[@WillJamesRailways]

I’ll bet! See you there!

[@mosthaunted1974]

Keep up the great work Will.

[@WillJamesRailways]

Thanks, will do!

[@Victorian_steam]

Did it this way last time, and will be doing it again !

[@WillJamesRailways]

Excellent to hear! See you at the show!

[@johnwoodall3791]

Very Cool Will....

[@WillJamesRailways]

Thanks!

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Nice video Will. I'm glad SRV are running the Tait set to the exhibition this year as it made getting to last years exhibition so easy.

[@WillJamesRailways]

We’re very lucky to have the organizations working together! It’s a great thing to see and be apart of!

[@ThompsonSteamtrain]

Can’t wait to go there next month -Benjamin frewen

[@WillJamesRailways]

Great to hear!

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

cool vid from the train show thanks lee

[@WillJamesRailways]

Thanks Lee! We’re all looking forward to it!

[@Comeng_]

Most likely I would use the tait

[@WillJamesRailways]

An excellent choice!

[@ComengProductions]

Thanks for the info Will, definitely trying to get on the Tait, why go by car?!?

[@WillJamesRailways]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@JayHocksenarTrainboy]

why is there a green flag on l1162?

[@WillJamesRailways]

No idea!