Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Tell tales of the Yarra Valley - Along the Warburton Line, a photographic journey

Join Victorian Railways historian Michael Foley for a fascinating photographic journey.  Now a popular walking and cycling trail the Lilydale to Warburton railway was an important link for the often remote settlers of the Yarra Valley and played a vital part in the development of the area.  Follow the line from Lilydale up the mountain to Mt Evelyn, down to Wandin and on to Yarra Junction and Warburton.

Michael and colleague Robert Bleakley will examine daily operations on the railway, special trains that passed through and some notable incidents. Examining rare documentary material we will learn about the development of the line as well as significant people and events.

Michael Foley is the author of The Railway Ramblers series of articles and is currently researching a book on the Lilydale to Warburton railway, to be called Rails through the Yarra Mist.

Refreshments provided

When: Saturday 13th August 2pm
Where: Lilydale Library, Anderson Street, Lilydale
Cost: Free event
Bookings preferred phone 92943120 or book online - Warburton

Cheers, Maryanne

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