Ongoing Vintage Train Events
"The Cockatoo Run/Illawarra Flyer"
The "Cockatoo Run" usually travels every Sunday from Sydney Central to Moss Vale (via Wollongong and up the famous and spectacular "Mountain Pass Line" to Robertson and then Moss Vale).
As such you can enjoy a relaxing day's train travel from Sydney through the Royal National Park, cross the impressive Stanwell Park viaduct skirting the sea cliffs and beaches to Wollongong. Take in the steep ascent of the Illawarra Escarpment and the coastal rainforest - a climb of 600 metres in only 16 kilometres! 3801 Ltd has added an exciting new experience to this scenic journey.You can catch a bus from Robertson village out to the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk. The views are stunning and the bus returns passengers to the village for the return train journey.
If you are unable to make the full journey, Robertson Railway offers a fun loop train ride on the Cockatoo Run from Robertson Station to Moss Vale across the scenic high country and return. The train usually arrives at about 12.30pm at Robertson and departs a short while thereafter. It returns to Robertson Station around 3.15pm. Tickets can be bought for this trip at Robertson Station on the day from 11am. The loop train trip costs $10 for adults and $5 for children. Family tickets are also available at a cost of $25.
Please note that the "Cockatoo Run" is usually hauled by a vintage diesel. Occasionally a steam loco will be used to haul the train but this occurs only a couple of times during the year. See the 3801Ltd website for details about times, costs etc www.3801limited.com.au
Future Steam Train Visits and Rides
3 October 2010
3237 is 117 years old and is one of the oldest steam locomotives in Australia which is still in service. On 3 October it will be visiting Robertson and there will be an opportunity to ride behind this wonderful old locomotive between Robertson and Moss Vale and return, sampling the scenic rural countryside on the way. Tickets may be purchased on the day at Robertson Railway Station. Tickets are usually sold from about 11am. The train arrives at approximately 12.10pm and leaves about 12.30pm returning from Moss Vale at about 3pm.
10 October 2010
In conjunction with our Spring Fair the beautiful steam loco 3642 will be visiting Robertson today. It will arrive at about 12.30pm and will reman a the station for about 2 hours. It is possible that the train will provide a steam ride to Moss Vale and return but that is to be confirmed). Check th website for updates on this matter.
Enquiries and updates can be made by phoning 4885 2823
If you visit Robertson you will find that the Village has a wonderful old pub with an outside deck , a bowling club, a number of cafes, antiques and old wares shops , the Old Cheese Factory complex and lots to see. Nearby are a number of waterfalls which offer spectacular views including Carrington Falls, Belmore Falls and Fitzroy Falls. These are a short drive from Robertson Village. The country market is held every second Sunday of the month. All these attractions are an easy stroll from the Station. There is a rainforest reserve close to the station which offers a journey into the rich forest past of the district. Just walking in the crisp and often misty mountain air is a joy.
So come up and see us sometime soon.
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