Public Running Days and Private Bookings Cancelled
Due to the current, and rapidly evolving, COVID-19 virus situation, in the interests of safety for our members and visitors the Box Hill Miniature Steam Railway Society has cancelled all scheduled Public Running Days and Private Bookings until further notice. We hope to open our railway as soon as it is safe to do so, and apologise for any inconvenience.
Come and ride this wonderful Miniature Railway where the track winds through the picturesque surrounds of Elgar Park. The Clubhouse and Track are located on the corner of Belmore and Elgar Roads, Mont Albert North, Melways reference Map 47, Grid B4. Public parking is available off Belmore Road. Public Running Days are the 3rd Sunday of the month (2nd Sunday in December), from 11am until 4pm. See Upcoming Events for the next Public Run date.
Single ride tickets are $4.00 per person whilst children under 2 years of age ride FREE! Multi-ride passes are also available, offering savings for regular visitors and larger groups.
Tickets may be be purchased using either cash or card payments.
Please note that steam trains will not run on days of total fire ban, services will be run using internal combustion powered trains only.
In the Interest of YOUR Safety
Alcohol is not permitted in the grounds. Train passengers are required to wear fully enclosed footwear, keep their feet on the footboards, sit up straight and follow directions given in the interest of safety whilst riding. Use of video cameras on moving trains is not permitted. Prospective passengers should consider the small gauge of the railway and not ride backwards, or across two carriages or with a medical condition that affects balance, or otherwise do any thing that may cause instability to the train. Be aware that steam engines are hot, emit smoke and steam and sometimes cinders, it is not advisable to wear your Sunday Best! Due to Insurance requirements, NO open toe shoes, sandals or thongs are permitted to be worn on our trains.