We used to take our 3 little kids here frequently on Sunday afternoons from Narre Warren and Berwick, when they were little in the early 2000s, for a couple of train rides, rides on the ponies and a play at the park. Used to love riding behind the steamers. - A fabulous long and complex railroad with many happy memories amongst the gum trees.
This is my childhood. Even back 35 years ago, they had the signalling, level crossings and tunnels. Used to love it when my age was single digits, was always a highlight when we got to go and ride the little trains at Eltham. If there is a better Miniature Railway within Australia, I have never seen it.
Snap! It seems to get bigger every year. I remember it in the early 1970s when it was a tenth the size. Soo many people, it's increadibly popular. Sometimes you have to line up for over an hour. I guess they can't run the steam locos anymore because of the crowds. Great footage as always.
I'd love to see this layout from overhead; very intricate! Everyone gets a nice long winding trip and it handles so many people at once. Did I see six trains on the route? Neat!
[ X ] ... Oh, now that has to be fun. And has to be the smallest gauge possible for "human consumption"! Anything smaller and it's a model railroad, I'd think! We have a similar tourist train here, but don't think it's near as narrow, and certainly not near as long. Thanks for sharing ... every railroad in Australia by the time you're done?!! [Greetings from Tucson]
@@driver667 I've taken several "rides" on the Indian-Pacific and the Ghan (thank you, RUclips!) but all from a passenger's perspective ... any chance you can get a cab view ride? That'd be pretty neat! No rush on my account ... got a long way to go to see all you've done so far!!
I've driven trains here twice. And both times it was at night from dusk until quite late. 11:30pm last time as nobody was available to relieve me. Err, not that I was complaining about this of course. 😁 Fortunately it was only a 3 hour drive home, so it was all good. 😉 Did you see that dodgy bloke distracting the signalman at the end of the video. 😆
This was very impressive! In the words on one-time(now deceased) Station NBN-Newcastle Sports Reporter, Darrell Eastlake, this place is *HHHHHUUUUUGGGGGEEEEE!!!!!*
I’m interested in what powers most of these loco’s no doubt four cylinder car type engines maybe like older Nissan or Toyota or something and what about the transmissions are they a hydrostatic or an auto trans like a jatco or trimatic with the upper ratios locked out or something? I live in the area and try to make out what goes on and see chain drive drive on some of them, I once tried to ask an operator about it but unfortunately he was most unfriendly and I got the feeling he couldn’t be bothered talking to me about it so I’m reticent to ask again and maybe you might be able to answer my question as I do like trains and am interested in the motive power side of things
That's a shame you came across some one a bit unfriendly. Most are happy to talk about the trains. Most of the locomotives at Diamond Valley have small car engines that drive an aircraft generator that powers electric motors on the axles. There are also one or two that are hydraulic drive or battery powered. 👍😊
@@driver667 Thank you very much for that information, I really appreciate it, an I C engine turning an aircraft alternator/ generator to power electric motors on most of the locos, once again thanks so much
@@driver667 diamond valley is fantastic fun there’s a lot of politics fun around there currently keep me posted regarding shuttles Cheers Johnny Rail life tv
You could catch the train down and out to Eltham. Public transport is very cheap now. It would leave plenty for a taxi to the miniature railway. A great day out. Very happy you enjoyed the ride 👍 😀
We used to take our 3 little kids here frequently on Sunday afternoons from Narre Warren and Berwick, when they were little in the early 2000s, for a couple of train rides, rides on the ponies and a play at the park. Used to love riding behind the steamers. - A fabulous long and complex railroad with many happy memories amongst the gum trees.
@@v1rotait23 it is a well set up railway and adjoining park. A great day out for all the family. 👍😀
This is my childhood. Even back 35 years ago, they had the signalling, level crossings and tunnels. Used to love it when my age was single digits, was always a highlight when we got to go and ride the little trains at Eltham.
If there is a better Miniature Railway within Australia, I have never seen it.
It is a great day out for all 👍😊
Ths wounderful with railway signal good work
It is a nice railway. Very happy you enjoyed the video 👍 😀
I am a member of the miniature trains here in wagga wagga, and it is always great that we can see 1 of their trains up here
I would like to come up and video Wagga Wagga one day. 👍😀
Those tracks are so small, it’s cute 🎉 The kids would love this
They certainly do love it 😀👍
Snap!
It seems to get bigger every year. I remember it in the early 1970s when it was a tenth the size. Soo many people, it's increadibly popular. Sometimes you have to line up for over an hour. I guess they can't run the steam locos anymore because of the crowds. Great footage as always.
It is big and busy. Great to hear you enjoyed it 👍 😊
It’s has to be the best miniature railway in the southern hemisphere. Great video
You just may be right ✅️ Very happy you enjoyed it 👍😊
Foarte frumos!🙏
Very happy that you enjoyed it 👍 😊
A great railway.
Yes it is 👌 👍 😊
I'd love to see this layout from overhead; very intricate! Everyone gets a nice long winding trip and it handles so many people at once. Did I see six trains on the route? Neat!
They run a number of trains at once and handle a lot of passengers in the day. Glad you enjoyed it 👍😊
Just Google map the Eltham miniature railway can not see much lots of trees nature bush land
@@kesdog15 👍😊
@@kesdog15 Will do, thanks!
[ X ] ... Oh, now that has to be fun. And has to be the smallest gauge possible for "human consumption"! Anything smaller and it's a model railroad, I'd think! We have a similar tourist train here, but don't think it's near as narrow, and certainly not near as long. Thanks for sharing ... every railroad in Australia by the time you're done?!! [Greetings from Tucson]
Every railroad 😊 I'm giving it a go. 👍😊
@@driver667 I've taken several "rides" on the Indian-Pacific and the Ghan (thank you, RUclips!) but all from a passenger's perspective ... any chance you can get a cab view ride? That'd be pretty neat! No rush on my account ... got a long way to go to see all you've done so far!!
@@AZqyc can't promise but I'll give it a shot, at least part of it maybe 👍😊
The gauge is 7 1/4 inches. There are other gauges 5" and 3 1/2" that also operate giving public rides.
@@Kevin-go2dw this one is just 7 1/4 inches but as you say, there are others that have the smaller gauges also. 👍😊
love it
Very happy to hear you enjoyed it 👍 😊
I've driven trains here twice. And both times it was at night from dusk until quite late. 11:30pm last time as nobody was available to relieve me. Err, not that I was complaining about this of course. 😁 Fortunately it was only a 3 hour drive home, so it was all good. 😉
Did you see that dodgy bloke distracting the signalman at the end of the video. 😆
The bloke did look dodgy, 😆 🤣 👍😊
My kids loved it especially the tunnel it's a great day out
A great day out for the kids, big and small 😀👌👍
What Miniature Track Gauge is the.?
7 1/4 inch gauge 👍 😊
@@driver667 which is narrow gauge right.?
@@vlinenclasstrains 👍😀
This was very impressive! In the words on one-time(now deceased) Station NBN-Newcastle Sports Reporter, Darrell Eastlake, this place is *HHHHHUUUUUGGGGGEEEEE!!!!!*
It certainly is! It is quite a big network. 👍😊
@neilforbes416 not forgetting 2GO,2WS,Channel Nine and 2KO
Amazing
It is impressive 👌👍😊
I’m interested in what powers most of these loco’s no doubt four cylinder car type engines maybe like older Nissan or Toyota or something and what about the transmissions are they a hydrostatic or an auto trans like a jatco or trimatic with the upper ratios locked out or something? I live in the area and try to make out what goes on and see chain drive drive on some of them, I once tried to ask an operator about it but unfortunately he was most unfriendly and I got the feeling he couldn’t be bothered talking to me about it so I’m reticent to ask again and maybe you might be able to answer my question as I do like trains and am interested in the motive power side of things
That's a shame you came across some one a bit unfriendly. Most are happy to talk about the trains. Most of the locomotives at Diamond Valley have small car engines that drive an aircraft generator that powers electric motors on the axles. There are also one or two that are hydraulic drive or battery powered. 👍😊
@@driver667 Thank you very much for that information, I really appreciate it, an I C engine turning an aircraft alternator/ generator to power electric motors on most of the locos, once again thanks so much
@@jamesgovett3225 👍😊
Is that Peter Smith voice on the PA announcement?
I'm not sure but it could very well be 😀👍
Yes it is!
@@driver667 it definitely is.
Lol, the Pete Smith announcement at the end. How did they get him to do that!
🤔🤔👍😊
I rode it a few years back when I was living in the east. The signalling system has me intrigued
It is impressive 👌👍😊
@@driver667 Indeed - Get me into the drivers seat!!!!
@@jimpikoulis6726 👍😀
6 out of 10
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I guessed the gauge was 1 foot! - And a few toes besides! But I think the toes got chopped! *Ouch!* LOL 😁
A few toes got chopped 🤣 7 1/4 inch gauge 👍😊
That horn sounds like a Car.?🤨😂😂 0:05
It just might do. 🤔👍😀
@@driver667 This Horn needs to be replace with a new train horn for the miniature Locomotive.🤔
@@vlinenclasstrains 🤣🤣👍😀
Use to drive by that twice a day not knowing how complex that miniature railway was
It is very complex and a very nice railway 👍😊
The Chinese property developers enjoyed the tour...
Lol 👍😊
hi mate great video are you a member at diamond valley I use to be one then left
cheers
Johnny
I'm not currently but know many of the good people at Diamond Valley. Very happy you enjoyed the video. 👍😄
@@driver667 looks like you had fun still keen to meet you at some point doing watergardens shuttles this weekend
@@raillifetv7905 ah yes, the shuttles. I'll have to see what I'm doing this weekend. Hmmm.... 🤔 Diamond Valley is always fun. 👍😀
@@driver667 diamond valley is fantastic fun there’s a lot of politics fun around there currently keep me posted regarding shuttles
Cheers
Johnny
Rail life tv
@@raillifetv7905 👍😀
Unfortunately as I live in Ballarat this is the only way I'll ever get a ride on this awesome railway
Paul
You alway drive down there 2.5 hour drive easy
You could catch the train down and out to Eltham. Public transport is very cheap now. It would leave plenty for a taxi to the miniature railway. A great day out. Very happy you enjoyed the ride 👍 😀
So many big kids never grow up. 😂
The kid in us lives on 😀👍😊