Steam trains

[OzEire]

No doubt a few here share a passion for steam along with flying.

My young son (almost 3) is fascinated with trains, trams and even the bus! Thankfully he also appreciates the many trips to the airport dropping me off and picking me up.

So, I'm trying to find trains and steam in particular but I'm sure any train would be wondrous for him... Google helps but I get the sense that the steam community is already pretty well connected and doesn't need fancy websites and social media (eg. Members might share an email or even hardcopy newsletter).

Any suggestions ? We're CBR based.

 

[Colin 2905]

Any suggestions ? We're CBR based.

Do you already know about ARHS ACT - Canberra Railway Museum ? They're running steam shuttles between Kingston and Queanbeyan this weekend.

 

[samh004]

If you can wait it out, there'll no doubt be another AFF train trip later this year put on by a very generous member who owns his own carriage, and parks it at CBR.

 

[Colin 2905]

If you can wait it out

To (almost) 3 year olds, that would seem like an eternity.

According to the ARHS web site, the next steam shuttle departs at 12.25pm today.

 

[jukebox333]

No doubt a few here share a passion for steam along with flying.

My young son (almost 3) is fascinated with trains, trams and even the bus! Thankfully he also appreciates the many trips to the airport dropping me off and picking me up.

So, I'm trying to find trains and steam in particular but I'm sure any train would be wondrous for him... Google helps but I get the sense that the steam community is already pretty well connected and doesn't need fancy websites and social media (eg. Members might share an email or even hardcopy newsletter).

Any suggestions ? We're CBR based.

Start him young, on his own train (!); A multi-skilled hobby that will last him a lifetime!

 

[russ]

A certain entrepreneur likes to combine steam trains and aviation at his country residence
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundaroo_Airport
I am happy to provide more information by PM if you wish

 

[OzEire]

Do you already know about ARHS ACT - Canberra Railway Museum ? They're running steam shuttles between Kingston and Queanbeyan this weekend.

I should have said, we visited the Kingston museum this weekend... His first experience with real steam .... Sealed the deal I'm afraid and he's hooked.

 

[OzEire]

A certain entrepreneur likes to combine steam trains and aviation at his country residence
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundaroo_Airport
I am happy to provide more information by PM if you wish

I had no idea that existed. And so close. Thanks! PM on the way.

Now to drive or fly-in ?

 

[BAM1748]

3 seems as good an age as any to get interested.

I'm sure we can find a few things for a young train enthusiast.

Yes there is Dick's railway at Gundaroo with steam operated there by the Canberra Society of Model Engineers 3 or 4 times per year plus their own track at Kingston (although they are moving), a visit to Goulburn workshops where there is presently a steam loco stripped down pending rebuild plus a bunch of diesel electrics of course.

Depending on how flexible you are with times we'll have to get the little 'un up in the cab for a ride.

Matt

 

[whatmeworry]

No doubt a few here share a passion for steam along with flying.

My young son (almost 3) is fascinated with trains, trams and even the bus! Thankfully he also appreciates the many trips to the airport dropping me off and picking me up.

So, I'm trying to find trains and steam in particular but I'm sure any train would be wondrous for him... Google helps but I get the sense that the steam community is already pretty well connected and doesn't need fancy websites and social media (eg. Members might share an email or even hardcopy newsletter).

Any suggestions ? We're CBR based.

I didn't know but Melbourne was running steam trains for the Good Friday Appeal.
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[OzEire]

If you can wait it out, there'll no doubt be another AFF train trip later this year put on by a very generous member who owns his own carriage, and parks it at CBR.

I would love to have a few beers on the BAM if Matt puts it on again this year and meet a bunch of like-minded frequent travelers... but I don't think you all would want the little guy underfoot.

Now, meeting the BAM at Kingston and taking up Matt's very kind offer of getting him in the cab would be brilliant.

 

[Deleted member]

I would love to have a few beers on the BAM if Matt puts it on again this year and meet a bunch of like-minded frequent travelers... but I don't think you all would want the little guy underfoot.

Now, meeting the BAM at Kingston and taking up Matt's very kind offer of getting him in the cab would be brilliant.

I'm sure we were all "little guys" once.

 

[Hvr]

So the young lad is interested in steam trains and the family has at least one frequent flyer? Sounds like you need to visit the Mallard in York.



And yes you can sit in the driver's seat. I did.

The National Rail Museum in York is fascinating with trains and accessories from the very beginning of rail travel to current day.

 

[SFSC]

Maybe never again Newcastle 4 October 2014.