UPDATE: Please note that due to ongoing heightened fire danger the fireworks have been deferred.

Join us for a special Christmas train journey through the Mary Valley to join the Friends of Amamoor Christmas party at Amamoor Station on the 13th, and Dagun Community Group on the 20th of December!

Book your tickets now for our Christmas Twilight Trains!

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.

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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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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 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!

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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.

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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!
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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.

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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? 🤔

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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.
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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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Nov 28

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Get in quick on our Black Friday Sale! Use the code BLACKFRIDAY50 to receive 50% off purchases made on Friday the 29th, for travel on this upcoming weekend only!

We look forward to welcoming you onboard!

https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/buy-tickets/
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Nov 27

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UPDATE: Please note that the fireworks at Amamoor on the 13th of December have been deferred due to the current fire ban in the area.

Last year our Christmas Twilight Train was filled with holiday spirit! Have you got your tickets for this year?  Seats are still available for both journeys - 13th (Amamoor) & 20th (Dagun) of December!
Photos by Leeroy Todd.
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Nov 26

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The one day of the year that we close our doors is Christmas Day, but we’ll be open again on Boxing Day to wind our way through the Mary Valley!

Keep an eye out on our website and social pages for our holiday events - our Christmas Twilight Trains are right around the corner!

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Nov 25

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Boxing Day is a day of good food, relaxation & family, so why not spend it aboard the Rattler?
The Boxing Day Holiday Express Train departs 10am on the 26th of December, & tickets are available now!

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Nov 21

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Rattler Aesthetics ✨ It’s Full Steam Ahead!
We are back to our regular steam services this weekend.

Thank you to the amazing emergency services personnel who have worked tirelessly during the state of fire emergency.
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