Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Kerry Vincent, said the Railway is a major drawcard for the West Coast. “Generations of visitors have enjoyed the rugged beauty of the West Coast via this ...

The Tasmanian government has brought together industry leaders to secure the long-term future of the West Coast Wilderness ...

The charming and comfortable carriages. The West Coast Wilderness Railway is a reconstruction of the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company railway between Queenstown and Regatta Point, Strahan. Photo ...

The West Coast railway line opened in 1897 as a means to transport copper from Queenstown to the port of Strahan up, and over the mountainous, wet countryside. It ran continuously until 1964, when the ...

The historic railway, being run by a government corporation after Federal Group walked away from its contract, is moving full steam ahead, launching two new itineraries in time for the holiday season.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau looked at the December 9, 2014 incident in which the 1953 locomotive travelled from Regatta Point, Strahan, to Dubbil Barril, to collect an empty passenger ...

A West Coast resident told the Mercury there was a lot of talk in the region about the financial management of the state government-funded West Coast Wilderness Railway. The resident also alleged ...

But don’t be deceived by the cheerful sound. Running old steam trains in such a remote area is not without difficulties. The “grumpy” Abt loco 1 celebrates its 120th birthday this year. The 35km train ...