Derwent Valley Railway Preservation Society
The Society is devoted to re-opening the scenic and historic Derwent Valley railway for steam and diesel. It provides diesel-electric hauled day excursions to National Park as well as occasional trips to other destinations on the Tasmanian railway network. The Society has three 1951 vintage steam locomotive, 3 1950/1961 vintage diesel electric locomotives, 3 articulated passenger carriages circa 1950, 2 standard carriages of 1940s vintage, and assorted freight wagons.
Address:
Station Street, New Norfolk, TAS
Tel:
0362611946
Hours:
As required, all enquiries welcome
Email:
Admission:
Fares vary as set for railway excursions
Facilities:
Canteen, public address commentary, lavatories and carriage attendants available on trains
Collection:
3 locomotives, 5 carriages, assorted freight wagons
Items
Steam locomotive
Creator:
Vulcan Foundry, Newton-Le-Willows, Lancashire, UK
Description:
Heavy freight 4-8-2 "Mountain" steam locomotive.
Date:
1951
Item Id Number:
H class No. 2
Diesel-electric locomotive
Creator:
Vulcan Foundry, Newton-Le-Willows, Lancashire, UK
Description:
Two general purpose Bo-Bo 600hp diesel-electric locomotives.
Date:
1950, 1951
Item Id Number:
X class Nos 10 and 18
Railway carriage
Articulated Country Saloon
Creator:
Launceston Railway Workshops, Launceston, Tas
Description:
Three articulated luxury express carriages built for "Tasman Limited" express train.
Date:
1955, 1957
Item Id Number:
A.C.S. 2, 3, 4
Diesel-electric locomotive
Creator:
Launceston Railway Workshops, Launceston, Tas
Description:
General purpose Bo-Bo 800hp diesel-electric locomotive.
Date:
1961
Item Id Number:
Y class No. 2
Railway station
Westerway Railway Station
Creator:
Tasmanian Government Railways
Description:
Small country railway station of weatherboard construction.
Date:
1909