Education

The Mary Valley Rattler offers an educational and fascinating journey back to a bygone era.

The Rattler fleet is made up of heritage locomotives and carriages each with their own unique story. Students of all ages, have a unique opportunity to;

LEARN about the history of rail in the Gympie region
EXPERIENCE a method of travel from the past
MEET our volunteer train crew
WATCH a heritage turn-table in action
EXPLORE Historic Gympie & Amamoor Stations

Learn ON BOARD

Join one of our Classic Rattler Runs for a 3 hour return journey into history. Learn about the history of the Mary Valley Line, the discovery of gold in Gympie and the story of the Steam Train

$59 per student

INCLUDES:

Tour of the heritage display at the Historic Gympie Station
Return rail journey from Gympie to Amamoor
On Board Volunteer Educator
Morning Tea at Amamoor Station as you watch the train turn on the heritage turntable (muffin & bottle of water)
Lunch on the platform at the Historic Gympie Station (sandwich & popper)
Add on our Rattler School Activity Pack for $9 per student. Rattler Activity Booklet, Colouring in Pencils, Rattler sticker and a take home lunch cooler bag!

Free of Charge Supervisor Ratio

Kindy & Prep 1:5
Years 1-6 1:10
Years 7-12 1:10
Tertiary 1:15