The Atherton - Herberton Historic Railway Inc. was formed in August 2003 with the intention of restoring the disused railway line between Atherton and Herberton a distance of 22klms.
Our organisation is run and managed by volunteers and we are always on the lookout for new members.As we are not presently running train trips we are relying on external funding along with the generous support of a number of small business.
We have been able to commence sleeper replacement in earnest due to the generous contributions of a Mr Don Walker who served Herberton shire council for 28 years as well as owning and managing a tin mining and timber industries in the area.
Our train rides will be operating from Herberton station to the Herberton Historic Village on a regular Sunday timetable.
Train rides 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Sunday
Herberton station is the home of the only railway museum in far north Qld.
Railway Museum open Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00pm
To become a member email: sec@athrail.com
Present membership is 57 members.
Membership:
Individual $50.00
Family $80.00
Junior $5.00
Our organisation is run and managed by volunteers and we are always on the lookout for new members.As we are not presently running train trips we are relying on external funding along with the generous support of a number of small business.
We have been able to commence sleeper replacement in earnest due to the generous contributions of a Mr Don Walker who served Herberton shire council for 28 years as well as owning and managing a tin mining and timber industries in the area.
Our train rides will be operating from Herberton station to the Herberton Historic Village on a regular Sunday timetable.
Train rides 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Sunday
Herberton station is the home of the only railway museum in far north Qld.
Railway Museum open Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00pm
To become a member email: sec@athrail.com
Present membership is 57 members.
Membership:
Individual $50.00
Family $80.00
Junior $5.00