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Steam Engine (K 163) (Click on the picture to visit Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve)
The contract for building the line from Mornington Junction was let in
August 1888 to David Munro & Co for 25,000 pounds. The line was ready
for service a year later. Munro also built a spur line from Moorooduc to
Moorooduc quarry (located in Mt Eliza) to transport stone and ballast for
the line. Economy measures forced suspension of operations during the
Second World War. A goods service resumed soon after the war and a
passenger train (DERM) was introduced in 1966 operating until the line
closure in 1981.

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Restoration of the track has been completed to train running standard between Moorooduc and Tanti Park (Mornington), a distance of 4kms. It
is on this section of the track that our vintage trains now run.
Restoration of the rest of the available track to Mornington is continuing.

Facilities completed at Moorooduc include 2 sidings and a 100 metre long sealed platform. Road access and a large car park have been provided as
well as toilets. A station building is also being planned together with
further sidings and ground work in the yard.

Moorooduc Station (Click on the picture to visit Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve)
The Society invites membership and is seeking volunteers to assist with all aspects of the railway including, trackwork, locomotive engineering and restoration, carriage restoration, gardening and easement care, conservation, telecommunications, civil engineering, commercial activities, fundraising and publicity. All ages are welcome.

We welcome you, your family and friends for membership. For train information including timetables and all enquiries contact our Information Office.

(03) 5975 3474
or (03) 9789 2087

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History The Caulfield to Frankston railway was opened in 1882. Frankston became the base for railway expansion on the Mornington Peninsula after the passing of the "Octopus Act" in Parliament in 1884. Frankston to Mornington Junction was opened on - October 1, 1888. Mornington Junction to Hastings - September 10, 1889. Baxter to Mornington - September 10, 1889. Hastings to Stony Point - December 17, 1889. Bittern to Red Hill - December 12, 1921 (closed July 1, 1953).
Steam Engine (K 163) (Click on the picture to visit Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve) The contract for building the line from Mornington Junction was let in August 1888 to David Munro & Co for 25,000 pounds. The line was ready for service a year later. Munro also built a spur line from Moorooduc to Moorooduc quarry (located in Mt Eliza) to transport stone and ballast for the line. Economy measures forced suspension of operations during the Second World War. A goods service resumed soon after the war and a passenger train (DERM) was introduced in 1966 operating until the line closure in 1981.			Fundraising Fundraising, sponsorship and other support are the life- blood of the whole operation. The fundraising activities include member subscriptions, personal donations, and corporate sponsorship. The Mornington Railway Preservation Society has recently recieved grants from Parks Victoria for the platform at Moorooduc and the Department of Infrastructure for two sleeper grants.
Mornington Railway Preservation Society The Mornington Railway Preservation Society was formed in 1984 to restore the Baxter - Mornington line as a tourist railway. In February 1991 after many years of work by a group of dedicated volunteers, approval was granted by the Governor in Council to commence line operations subject to major line restoration work. Click here to see Red Hill Railway - 75 years Diesel Engine (Click on the picture to visit Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve) The Society has acquired and restored an impressive array of rolling stock from many individuals and businesses. The Apex Club and the Frankston City Council assisted the Society to retrieve a steam engine (K163) from the play ground of Jubilee Park, Frankston, where it had been a feature for 16 years. In 1985 K163 was lifted and transported to Trans - West Hastings. As a result of a lot of hard work by volunteers and the assistance from many companies of different sizes, the engine became fully operational and a number of trips were run to various parts of Victoria. Other rolling stock includes - 2 Diesel electric locomotives - T411 and T334. Passenger and other carriages fully restored by Society members with financial assistance from the Shire of Hastings and the City of Frankston. A guards van used for catering. Rail trolleys essential for line maintenance. Click here to see more pictures of Mornington Tourist Railway			Membership Restoration of the track has been completed to train running standard between Moorooduc and Tanti Park (Mornington), a distance of 4kms. It is on this section of the track that our vintage trains now run. Restoration of the rest of the available track to Mornington is continuing. Facilities completed at Moorooduc include 2 sidings and a 100 metre long sealed platform. Road access and a large car park have been provided as well as toilets. A station building is also being planned together with further sidings and ground work in the yard.
			Moorooduc Station (Click on the picture to visit Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve) The Society invites membership and is seeking volunteers to assist with all aspects of the railway including, trackwork, locomotive engineering and restoration, carriage restoration, gardening and easement care, conservation, telecommunications, civil engineering, commercial activities, fundraising and publicity. All ages are welcome. We welcome you, your family and friends for membership. For train information including timetables and all enquiries contact our Information Office. (03) 5975 3474 or (03) 9789 2087