Experience an authentic Rattler Journey aboard the footplate with our drivers!

In purchasing this experience you are contributing to the preservation of heritage rail in Queensland.

This experience operates on our Sunday All Stations Train, and is also available as a gift voucher!

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

This premium experience includes a morning briefing with the train crew, morning tea, return steam train footplate cab ride, Mary Valley Rattler high vis vest, cap, pin, lunch with the crew, certificate and Go Pro footage of the journey. All guests will be included in the Footplate Friends Gallery on this page.

Due to our comprehensive safety measures at the Mary Valley Rattler, guests must be 18 years of age to partake in the Footplate Friends Experience.

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FOOTPLATE FRIENDS

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4th November, 2019

ANDREW FARRISS

Thank you to all the Mary Valley Rattler team for a truly fantastic footplate experience! A once in a lifetime and thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to ride a living, fiery steam engine working from the footplate… beyond amazing!!

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26th December, 2019

SAM FREWEN

I appreciated the experience and would do it again!

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29th December, 2019

JASON AYERS

It was amazing to see how the mechanics of the steam engine work! The drivers were really informative.

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5th January, 2020

GERRY WIENER

The entire experience was awesome – especially helping ‘fire’ as we came up the bank!

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This Valentine’s Day (14th February), hop on board the inaugural Love Train! With a sunset journey that couples the romance of the rails with great food, entertainment and scenery, it’s sure to be a magical evening. For more information; https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/thelovetrain/ #maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie #thelovetrain
This Valentine’s Day (14th February), hop on board the inaugural Love Train! With a sunset journey that couples the romance of the rails with great food, entertainment and scenery, it’s sure to be a magical evening. For more information; https://www.maryvalleyrattler.com.au/thelovetrain/ #maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie #thelovetrain
Australia Day is fast approaching - have you got your Aussie Express tickets? Monday the 27th, 10am - it’s going to be bucket loads of fun! Tickets are selling fast so head to our website to secure your seat. #maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie #aussieexpress
Australia Day is fast approaching - have you got your Aussie Express tickets? Monday the 27th, 10am - it’s going to be bucket loads of fun! Tickets are selling fast so head to our website to secure your seat. #maryvalleyrattler #visitgympie #aussieexpress
C17 967 was sparkling this morning after her polish yesterday, heading out for our Friday Classic Rattler Run. Want to hop on board the Mary Valley Rattler? We have trains operating all weekend, with our Classic Rattler Runs on Saturday, and our All Stations Train on Sunday. Toot toot! #maryvalleyrattler
C17 967 was sparkling this morning after her polish yesterday, heading out for our Friday Classic Rattler Run. Want to hop on board the Mary Valley Rattler? We have trains operating all weekend, with our Classic Rattler Runs on Saturday, and our All Stations Train on Sunday. Toot toot! #maryvalleyrattler
Did you know we have Buffet Breakfasts on Fridays? Come on down to the station, indulge in some breakfast delights, then hop on board our Friday Rattler Run departing at 10am! 
We look forward to welcoming you. #maryvalleyrattler #platformno1cafe #visitgympie #visitsunshinecoast
Did you know we have Buffet Breakfasts on Fridays? Come on down to the station, indulge in some breakfast delights, then hop on board our Friday Rattler Run departing at 10am! 
We look forward to welcoming you. #maryvalleyrattler #platformno1cafe #visitgympie #visitsunshinecoast
We are all deeply saddened by the fires in our country. Tourism Operators across our region have contributed to pull together a great prize package.
Enter on our website to win a mega raffle package including a Mary Valley Rattler Footplate Friends Experience & family passes to the Mary Valley Rattler, Australia Zoo, Aussie World, The Ginger Factory, Big Kart Track & SeaLife Mooloolaba, valued at over $1600. $50 per ticket for entry into competition, and all monies raised will support the fundraising efforts of The Salvation Army where and when it is needed most. To enter, visit out website. Image by Alex Ellinghausen. #maryvalleyrattler #ausbushfires #visitgympie #visitsunshinecoast
We are all deeply saddened by the fires in our country. Tourism Operators across our region have contributed to pull together a great prize package.
Enter on our website to win a mega raffle package including a Mary Valley Rattler Footplate Friends Experience & family passes to the Mary Valley Rattler, Australia Zoo, Aussie World, The Ginger Factory, Big Kart Track & SeaLife Mooloolaba, valued at over $1600. $50 per ticket for entry into competition, and all monies raised will support the fundraising efforts of The Salvation Army where and when it is needed most. To enter, visit out website. Image by Alex Ellinghausen. #maryvalleyrattler #ausbushfires #visitgympie #visitsunshinecoast
Not a beach day? Our trains depart Tuesday through to Sunday, and are perfect for a rainy day! Hop on board our Tasting Train Railmotor Experience tomorrow and meet Nate, our Chef at the Platform No.1 Café! Tickets are available on our website! #maryvalleyrattler #tastingtrain
Not a beach day? Our trains depart Tuesday through to Sunday, and are perfect for a rainy day! Hop on board our Tasting Train Railmotor Experience tomorrow and meet Nate, our Chef at the Platform No.1 Café! Tickets are available on our website! #maryvalleyrattler #tastingtrain
Meet the Team - Marilyn! Marilyn is one of our incredible volunteers here at the Mary Valley Rattler, She’s now known throughout the region for her constant smile and her fabulous hat! We’re grateful for our volunteer family, of which Marilyn is a huge part. Not many trains leave the Station without her, so next time you’re on board, be sure to say hello! #mvrfamily #maryvalleyrattler #mvrvolunteers
Meet the Team - Marilyn! Marilyn is one of our incredible volunteers here at the Mary Valley Rattler, She’s now known throughout the region for her constant smile and her fabulous hat! We’re grateful for our volunteer family, of which Marilyn is a huge part. Not many trains leave the Station without her, so next time you’re on board, be sure to say hello! #mvrfamily #maryvalleyrattler #mvrvolunteers
What are your plans today? Join us for a coffee and wave off the train from the Historic Gympie Station, or better yet - hop on board! Either way, there are plenty of opportunities to snap some pictures of our beautiful train, so come on down and say g’day to the Mary Valley Rattler team. #maryvalleyrattler #platformno1cafe
What are your plans today? Join us for a coffee and wave off the train from the Historic Gympie Station, or better yet - hop on board! Either way, there are plenty of opportunities to snap some pictures of our beautiful train, so come on down and say g’day to the Mary Valley Rattler team. #maryvalleyrattler #platformno1cafe
We’re taking a moment today to appreciate the beautiful gardens and florals around our Station - thank you to our volunteer gardeners and those involved in maintaining their beauty!
 Want to see these in person? Join us at the Historic Gympie Station tomorrow for our 9am and 1:30pm departures on our Classic Rattler Runs. Tickets available on our website. #maryvalleyrattler #mvrgardens #visitgympie
We’re taking a moment today to appreciate the beautiful gardens and florals around our Station - thank you to our volunteer gardeners and those involved in maintaining their beauty!
 Want to see these in person? Join us at the Historic Gympie Station tomorrow for our 9am and 1:30pm departures on our Classic Rattler Runs. Tickets available on our website. #maryvalleyrattler #mvrgardens #visitgympie
Look how beautiful our region is!
Want to see the sights? Hop on our Classic Rattler Runs this Saturday departing at 9am & 1:30pm from Gympie, and 11am from Amamoor. We’d love to have you on board! Check out our website for timetables & tickets! #maryvalleyrattler
Look how beautiful our region is!
Want to see the sights? Hop on our Classic Rattler Runs this Saturday departing at 9am & 1:30pm from Gympie, and 11am from Amamoor. We’d love to have you on board! Check out our website for timetables & tickets! #maryvalleyrattler

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

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(07) 5482 2750
info@maryvalleyrattler.com.au
Historic Gympie Station, Tozer Street,
Gympie, Queensland 4570

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