Strong community support for Heritage Train

Hopes are high that the train will be running again in the near future

22nd Jul 2025

The Guyra Heritage Rail Group held a highly successful open day on Sunday, July 13th, drawing visitors from across the region in a heartfelt effort to “save the little train.”
The committee was pleasantly surprised by the turnout, with supporters travelling from as far as Ulong and Inverell, alongside many locals from the Guyra area.
Attendees expressed genuine interest in helping to keep the much-loved heritage train running and volunteered for a wide range of essential roles including ticket sellers, train drivers, observers, safety officers, track maintenance workers, mechanics, and administrative personnel.
The heritage train has been in operation for over 25 years on a 2.8-kilometre section of the disused Great Northern Rail, from the Ollera Street Crossing to Ramage’s Engineering.
The train runs up to six times annually, with key events including the 12-day Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival each January, and TroutFest over the October long weekend. Additional operating days are scheduled based on community demand.
Looking ahead, the group already has bookings for 2026 from three bus companies planning tours specifically to experience a ride on the heritage train—an encouraging sign of growing interest and support.
To build on the momentum from the open day, the Heritage Rail Group will begin training sessions in August.
The first will be a hands-on day for aspiring mechanics, followed by track maintenance training. Those who missed the open day but would still like to get involved are encouraged to reach out directly to the Heritage Rail Group.
For more information on training days contact the Guyra Heritage Rail Group by phoning 6779 2132.

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