The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, …
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Feb 7, 2025
They advertise an old steam train ride. I booked and paid for a steam train ride. I was NOT given a steam train ride but instead it was a regular diesel train. Not what was advertised, what I wanted,…Full review by Allan B
Feb 6, 2025
I arrived at Puffing Billy Railway early in the morning with a return ticket for the 11:10 AM – 4:00 PM service. Around 10:00 AM, I went to the ticket checkpoint after collecting my tickets. The firs…Full review by Yanzheng L
Feb 2, 2025
Lovely train trip up to Lakeside especially on a very hot day it was nice to feel the breeze. Lovely countryside and a nice shot 20 min walk around lake. There is a cafe and gift shop if required. A …Full review by morris830
Hi, We are considering to visit puffing billy in may with an active 20mths old toddler , and i doubt that she can sit still for the whole lunch (3hourz). May i know what is the shortest trip on this train that we can still enjoy the train and scenery? We will be driving a car so preferably the station should have a parking lot too. Wondering if we can buy the train tickets on the spot too?
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Parking is available, but availability depends on the time of day. If it is a busy period, you may not be able to buy tickets on board. Buying tickets on-line is quite easy. Shorter trips …
Parking is available, but availability depends on the time of day. If it is a busy period, you may not be able to buy tickets on board. Buying tickets on-line is quite easy. Shorter trips may be available, but you might have to wait around. Most of the carriages are enclosed, which would be good for your toddler. Personally, I would pre-book the tickets and take the train to the Belgrave terminus. It is then only a sort walk to Puffing Billy.
I heard the train “requires some agility to board”. What does this mean? Is the step high?
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Hi Gary, the step require 45 degree knee lifted for my height(175cm). Means if one is having knee issue or slightly heavy will need some effort to climb up.
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Can I hang my legs outside of the carriage?
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Yes, you can! Discover wonderful wildlife and spectacular landscapes made for adventure while sitting on the sill of Puffing Billy’s open-side carriages; a truly iconic experience...
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