Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026

Name: Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026
Start: 2026-03-07T10:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-03-09T10:00:00+11:00
Location: Newport Railway Workshops

Less than one month to go! - Book ahead to avoid the queues!
Join Steamrail Victoria and experience 140 Years of Melbourne's History at Newport Workshops. See what our volunteers do behind the scenes and get up close and personal with our heritage locomotives and carriages.
This is a fun-filled family event not to be missed!
See 30 STEAM LOCOS ON DISPLAY over two sites!
- Steamrail Victoria’s A2 986, D3 639, K153, K183, K190, R711, R761 & Y112 on display! - See them operate up close, view the cab, blow the whistle and meet the volunteer crew!
- 134 year old Y112 - Operating for the first open days in 4 years!
- 17 Steam locomotives statically preserved at the Newport Railway Museum
- Special guest loco Klondyke from the Bellarine Railway!
- K160 from the Victorian Goldfields Railway
- R707 from 707 Operations
- Class leader R700 on display
PLUS
- The Royal Train, visiting from the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre
- The preserved electric ‘Red Rattler’ Tait Train
- Heritage Diesel & Electric locomotives
- Silver Hitachi electric train on display at the Newport Railway Museum
- Passenger Mail Motor RM74 under restoration by the Daylesford Railway
- Overhead wire inspection carriage IEV102 from Metro Trains
- Railmotor 58RM and AEC half cab bus #560 from DERMPAV
- 100+ year old carriages open for public inspection
OTHER DISPLAYS
- Guided Tours of the 140 year old railway workshops
- 707 Operations and DERMPAV workshops & carriages open
- The restoration of the iconic Clocktower will be open to view and to meet the Hobsons Bay Men's Shed volunteers
- See how the only remaining operational Steam Locomotive Weighbridge in Victoria works
- Displays showcasing the workshops’ rich railway & wartime history
- Aviation displays including aircraft cockpits from Moorabbin Air Museum
- Enjoy a game of ‘Trugo’ under the clocktower - Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sport invented at Newport Workshops
- Model railway layouts from AMRA & Sunbury Model Rail Club
- Vintage cars and steam powered machinery
- Displays from local history groups - Williamstown Historical Society & National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Inner West Branch

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE COMING CLOSER TO THE EVENT!

REFRESHMENTS
- 1940s Club Car ‘Moorabool’ serving light snacks & refreshments
- Food Trucks & a Coffee Van with a range of delicious options
- DERMPAV's famous sausage sizzle

NEWPORT RAILWAY MUSEUM
The Newport Workshops Open Days are located over two sites. Included with your ticket is free entry to the Newport Railway Museum. Visit the 140 year old F176 or Victoria's largest locomotive, the famous Heavy Harry. Also open for viewing will be the heritage North Williamstown Signal Box, railway models and various suburban rail carriages dating from the 1888 'Swing Door' to the 1980 'Hitachi' and 1983 'Grey Ghost' carriages.

EVENT INFORMATION

Adults tickets are at Seniors/Concessions prices. No further discounts are available.

Children under the age of 16, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to visit the Newport Workshops Open Days or Newport Railway Museum.
Toilets will be available onsite.
A shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (Open Days Location) and the Railway Museum. This will be operated in part by a 1953 AEC Regal Mk III ex M&MTB no. 592.

SITE ACCESSIBILITY

Due to the nature of the workshops dating back to 1889 and being an active rail yard, the ground inside and outside the workshops can be rough and uneven. Grass, concrete and gravel paths cover most display areas. Wheelchairs can access most areas of the site, but access inside carriages and locomotives is limited with stairs being in place.
A heritage bus will be operating throughout the weekend from Newport Station. This will not have wheelchair access.

* * * Note: You should receive your tickets shortly after you make your Booking. * * *
* * * If they do not arrive, please check your Spam/Junk Mail Folders. * * *
LOCATION
NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPS, CHAMPION ROAD NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN. MAIN GATE AT WATER TOWER OPPOSITE CEMETERY.
Parking will be limited at the event, which is a 15 minute walk from North Williamstown Station. A heritage shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (Open Days Location) and the Railway Museum.
OPEN TIMES
10am to 5pm Daily, Saturday 7th to Monday 9th March 2026 (Victorian Labour Day Long Weekend)
PRICES
Adults - $35 - Adults Ticket (17 & Over) - Adults Tickets are at Seniors/Concession Prices. No further discounts are available.
Under 17 - $15 - Under 17 Ticket (Valid for 3 to 16 year old)
Under 3 - Free
Family - $86 (2 adults or Seniors or Concessions and 2 children) or (1 Adult or Senior or Concession and 4 children)
Companion Card Holder Ticket - $0 (A Free Companion Card Holder Ticket is available to any fare paying ticket)
CONTACT DETAILS
Email info@steamrail.com.au
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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