Diamond Valley Railway
| Diamond Valley Railway | |
|---|---|
Amtrak 248, formerly at Dobwalls Adventure Park | |
| Overview | |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | 570 Main Road, Eltham, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 37°44′01″S 145°08′31″E / 37.7335°S 145.1419°E |
| Service | |
| Type | Ridable miniature railway |
| Services | 1 |
| Operator(s) | Diamond Valley Railway Inc. |
| History | |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 1.95 km (1.21 mi) |
| Track length | 4.26 km (2.65 mi) |
| Track gauge | 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) |
| Operating speed | Max 15 km/h |
The Diamond Valley Railway is a 7+1⁄4 in (184 mm) ridable miniature railway located at Eltham Lower Park, Eltham, Victoria (a suburb of Melbourne, Australia). The railway operates a variety of live steam, battery electric and petrol/diesel powered locomotives. It is run by volunteers and operates on every Sunday of the year, most public holidays and on Wednesdays during school holidays. The fare is AU$5.00 and one complete mainline journey takes about 12 to 15 minutes. It is a popular tourist attraction and carries over 150,000 passengers a year.