RATTLER TASTING TRAIN

Our region boasts great produce and producers. Hop on board the vintage railmotor RM76 and enjoy a tasting plate on board featuring local fare and learn about the food bowl that is the Mary Valley

Bookings required. Space is limited.

COME ON A JOURNEY WITH US

Join us as we share the stories of the Mary Valley Rattler line, its people and its history.

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As a not-for-profit organisation we greatly appreciate your support. Donations and purchase of train tickets, spend in our café and in our gift shop assist in the preservation of heritage rail in Queensland.
The Mary Valley Rattler holds a current exemption from QFES allowing us to operate all services during total fire ban.

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EXPERIENCE

Get on board – up the front!
The Mary Valley Rattler are excited to announce a new way to ride on the heritage steam locomotive services. The experience provides people an up close and personal journey on board a heritage steam locomotive, in the cab with the drivers!

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Dec 14

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What are your favourite things to spot along the journey? We love trying to count all of the different types of wildlife! See the picturesque Mary Valley on our afternoon departure today at 1:30pm, and play your own game of spot-the-animals!
 #maryvalleyratter #maryvalley

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Dec 14

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One of our guests said to us recently that steam locomotives are like living, breathing creatures - and we couldn’t agree more! What do you think?  Want to experience a heritage rail experience? Seats are available this weekend on our Saturday afternoon Classic Rattler Run, and our Sunday All Stations Train! Check out the details and book now at www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie

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Dec 12

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TOOT TOOT!
Seats still available on our Christmas Twilight Train - Friday 13th December departing historic Gympie Station at 5pm. Heaps of fun to be had at Amamoor Station. Check out the details and book now at www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie

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Dec 12

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Trying to escape the heat?  Come on in to the Platform No.1 Cafe to cool down, and try our new Clandestino Cold Drip Coffee!  #maryvalleyratter #platformcafe #clandestinocoffee

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Dec 11

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Who else hasn’t finished their Christmas shopping yet? 🙋🏼‍♀️ But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Vouchers are the perfect gift this holiday season - your choice of travel date & valid for 3 years! Give the gift of the Rattler, and join the heritage rail journey!

#maryvalleyrattler #holidayseason #giftvouchers

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Dec 9

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It’s a busy time of year, so why not get on board to relax and wind your way through the Mary Valley? We have trains running all week, as well as our Christmas Twilight Train this Friday! For more information and to get your tickets, head to our website!

www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
#maryvalleyrattler

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Dec 8

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Footplate Friends Experience - Available as a Gift Voucher!
Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a heritage steam locomotive? Well now you can!

Ride up the front with our drivers and experience firsthand the heritage nature of the Mary Valley Rattler. Be part of the train crew for the day, with MVR gear, briefings, footage and more - the perfect gift for the Holiday Season!
For more information & to purchase, visit our website.

#maryvalleyrattler #footplatefriends

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Dec 8

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Our First Parade!
Congratulations to the hard working team of volunteers who spent weeks getting our float ready for the Christmas in Cooroy Parade.
Thank you to all who shared these images!
#maryvalleyrattler #christmasincooroy #teamrattler

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Dec 6

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The Mary Valley Rattler is proud to support the local community, schools and sporting clubs.
For the next 12 months through the Containers for Change program we will be supporting the Gympie South State School Talent ID Program.
This initiative will not only help the environment, but contribute to the acquisition of sporting equipment for our regions young minds.

#maryvalleyrattler #gympiesouthstateschool #containersforchange

@maryvalleyrattler

COME ON A JOURNEY WITH US

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

maryvalleyrattler

View on Instagram

Dec 14

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What are your favourite things to spot along the journey? We love trying to count all of the different types of wildlife! See the picturesque Mary Valley on our afternoon departure today at 1:30pm, and play your own game of spot-the-animals!
 #maryvalleyratter #maryvalley

maryvalleyrattler

View on Instagram

Dec 14

Link to display lightbox

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One of our guests said to us recently that steam locomotives are like living, breathing creatures - and we couldn’t agree more! What do you think?  Want to experience a heritage rail experience? Seats are available this weekend on our Saturday afternoon Classic Rattler Run, and our Sunday All Stations Train! Check out the details and book now at www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie

maryvalleyrattler

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Dec 12

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TOOT TOOT!
Seats still available on our Christmas Twilight Train - Friday 13th December departing historic Gympie Station at 5pm. Heaps of fun to be had at Amamoor Station. Check out the details and book now at www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
#maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie

maryvalleyrattler

View on Instagram

Dec 12

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Trying to escape the heat?  Come on in to the Platform No.1 Cafe to cool down, and try our new Clandestino Cold Drip Coffee!  #maryvalleyratter #platformcafe #clandestinocoffee

maryvalleyrattler

View on Instagram

Dec 11

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Who else hasn’t finished their Christmas shopping yet? 🙋🏼‍♀️ But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Vouchers are the perfect gift this holiday season - your choice of travel date & valid for 3 years! Give the gift of the Rattler, and join the heritage rail journey!

#maryvalleyrattler #holidayseason #giftvouchers

maryvalleyrattler

View on Instagram

Dec 9

Link to display lightbox

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It’s a busy time of year, so why not get on board to relax and wind your way through the Mary Valley? We have trains running all week, as well as our Christmas Twilight Train this Friday! For more information and to get your tickets, head to our website!

www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au
#maryvalleyrattler

maryvalleyrattler

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Dec 8

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Footplate Friends Experience - Available as a Gift Voucher!
Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a heritage steam locomotive? Well now you can!

Ride up the front with our drivers and experience firsthand the heritage nature of the Mary Valley Rattler. Be part of the train crew for the day, with MVR gear, briefings, footage and more - the perfect gift for the Holiday Season!
For more information & to purchase, visit our website.

#maryvalleyrattler #footplatefriends

maryvalleyrattler

View on Instagram

Dec 8

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Our First Parade!
Congratulations to the hard working team of volunteers who spent weeks getting our float ready for the Christmas in Cooroy Parade.
Thank you to all who shared these images!
#maryvalleyrattler #christmasincooroy #teamrattler

maryvalleyrattler

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Dec 6

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The Mary Valley Rattler is proud to support the local community, schools and sporting clubs.
For the next 12 months through the Containers for Change program we will be supporting the Gympie South State School Talent ID Program.
This initiative will not only help the environment, but contribute to the acquisition of sporting equipment for our regions young minds.

#maryvalleyrattler #gympiesouthstateschool #containersforchange

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Dec 4

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Some of our team spent the day at the incredible Olds Engineering in Maryborough! Any guesses as to what’s happening here? 🤔

#comingsoon #maryvalleyrattler #oldsengineering #sneakpeek

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Dec 3

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Our maintenance team are taking a track work day on Thursday, so our picnic train will not be operating. But not to worry, there is plenty of availability this upcoming weekend, with our Classic Rattler Run 9am on Saturday and our All Stations Train on Sunday!

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Dec 2

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Taste & explore the region with us on our Tuesday Tasting Trains!
Departing at 11am weekly.
#maryvalleyrattler #tastingtrain

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Dec 2

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It's your chance to win! Want to get onboard the Rattler this holiday season? Enter on our website to win a family pass on the Christmas Twilight Train (13th Dec), or 2 Club Car Seats on our Christmas Twilight Train (20th Dec), or even a Footplate Friends Experience on our Boxing Day Train!
Competition closes December 10th, so be sure to get your entires in quick - GOOD LUCK!

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Nov 29

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Have you ever wondered what sleeper replacement looks like? Well here you go! 🛠
Insider scoop via our hardworking maintenance crew!

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LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Historic Gympie Station, Tozer St, Gympie QLD 4570

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(07) 5482 2750
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Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street,
Gympie, Queensland 4570

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