Bennett Brook Railway

The Bennett Brook Railway is a tourist oriented railway operated by the West Australian Light Railway Preservation Association and is located within the boundaries of Whiteman Park, nineteen kilometres from Perth.

History

The West Australian Light Railway Preservation Association (WALRPA) was formed on 26 April 1976 by a group of rail enthusiasts. The railway started from small beginnings in a members backyard located in the Perth Hills to the present day fully fledged railway operation based in Whiteman Park. [History & Equipment - [http://bennettbrookrailway.org/BBR%20History%20&%20Equip.htm Bennett Brook Railway - History & Equipment] ]

Operations

The railway operates passenger services during the following times:

Held Biannually, the railway runs a Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine (FOTTE) Day [Friends of Thomas - [http://bennettbrookrailway.org/Friends%20of%20thomas.html Bennett Brook Railway - Friends of Thomas] ] , which sees most of volunteers, Locomotive & Steam Engines operating. This is usually held in May and September which sees the start and end of the railway's steam season.

External links

* [http://www.bennettbrookrailway.org/ Bennett Brook Railway Website]

Further reading

* Whiteford, David (2005) "From Back Yard to Bennett Brook 1976 - 2005" - ISBN 0646499416

References