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25 May 2022
Wimmera residents had the chance to experience their backyard from a new angle on Saturday when a heritage passenger train travelled from Murtoa to Warracknabeal.
The train, a diesel engine with air-conditioned former 1937 Spirit of Progress carriages, was run by Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.
The rare opportunity was arranged by a collective of Murtoa rail enthusiasts and volunteer Wimmera tourism promoters to run the train on what was normally a freight route.
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The shuttle took 150 passengers between the two Wimmera towns.
It was part of a larger trip that saw Melburnians visit Warracknabeal, Murtoa, Horsham and Beulah over the weekend.
The train ride included the chance to see parts of the Wimmera’s renowned silo art trail.
– Abby Walter
The entire May 25, 2022 edition of The Weekly Advertiser is available online. READ IT HERE!
The entire May 25, 2022 edition of AgLife is available online. READ IT HERE!
