Riding the rails!
A look back into history, and how it once was! A look back on history, riding the rail (trail)! Riding rail trails today takes on a whole new meaning when viewing this photo. [...]
Missing ’80 mile’ marker post returns
One by one, the missing historic railway marker posts (mile posts) are returning to the former Wandong (Wallan) to Bendigo Railway reserve. Most of the original concrete posts were removed when the recovery of the [...]
Commitment to fund feasibility study
The 2014 Victorian State elections have resulted in a change of government, with the new Premier Daniel Andrews and his government ministers taking the oath of office in front of Governor Alex Chernov at Government [...]
A New Vision with Objectives!
Would you like to know what the vision and objectives of the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail group currently is? At a recent General Meeting of the group, an updated Vision and Objectives document [...]
Media Reports on Rail Trail Commitment
The North Central News story (page 3, 18th November 2014 edition), reported on an election commitment for the proposed Wallan to Heathcote Rail Trail, in lead up to the 2014 Victorian State elections on 29th [...]
Exciting Vision of the O’Keefe Rail Trail
Ever wondered what the O’Keefe Rail Trail looks like from an aerial view perspective? What flora and fauna is within the natural environment that this rail trail transverses? Bendigo Tourism has commissioned an amazing video [...]
Rail Trail Xmas Ride
It was a colourful eye catching Christmas ride and lunch for those on the annual Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail. Wearing the group’s new jersey colours, twenty members of the Friends group enjoyed riding sections [...]
Trail Feasibility Study Commitment
Clare Malcolm is committed to developing off-trails in the Mitchell Shire Council and the City of Greater Bendigo Council areas. Clare, the Labor candidate for Euroa, understands the benefits that rail trails can do for [...]
Whistle posts return!
What is a ‘whistle post‘ you may ask! The Victorian Railways installed specific posts to alert engine drivers that they were approaching a ‘PCR’ (Public Carriage Roadway) level crossing. The driver was required to sound [...]
Trail construction continues in the Derrinal area
Work continues on extending the O’Keefe Rail Trail from Axedale to Heathcote, with the Derrinal area being the current focus. A challenging area for trail planning and construction, the decision to place a certain section [...]