Sunday's are fun days with our All Stations Train. Every Sunday we travel through the Mary Valley to Amamoor returning via Dagun. Dagun Community Group have wine and cheese tastings available. Last Sunday, Mix and Match Music Group serenaded guests. In addition to café and local shop offerings in Amamoor & Dagun, a trolley with light refreshments and snacks will make its way through the carriages for on board purchases. Will we see you next Sunday? #maryvalleyrattler #holidayherethisyear #heritagerailway #toottoot #steamtrain #locomotive #allstatonstrain #historicgympiestation #maryvalley #gympie #dagun #visitgympieregion #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia

The Mary Valley Rattler has always had in place a strict health and safety management system. With the current situation, we have fully reviewed our systems, adding further precautionary measures to ensure the wellbeing of our guests, volunteers and staff. . . . #maryvalleyrattler #holidayherethisyear #heritagerailway #toottoot #steamtrain #locomotive #historicgympiestation #maryvalley #gympie #visitgympieregion #amamoor #visitnoosa #visitsunshinecoast #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia

Meet the Team - Courtney! Courtney is our Volunteer Coordinator here at the Rattler, and a key member of our Customer Service team! ‘Graduating from James Nash State School in 2009 I had always had a passion for hospitality and tourism. When I saw the job opportunity at the old Gympie station in 2017, I took it with both hands. I started to work in the kitchen of the Platform No1 Café, this is where the love grew for the station, people and the trains. What a cool and unique project to be a part of. 
I had never seen a real life steam train, nor ridden on one. Unfortunately in 2018 I had bad carpel tunnel in both of my hands and had to get them operated on and could not return into the kitchen. The Mary Valley Rattler gave me a new exciting career path. Now since 2019, I am the Volunteer Coordinator and a part of the great customer service team. I love looking after the valued volunteer team here at the Mary Valley Rattler. I am proud to be a Rattler.’ You will no doubt see Courtney around at the station either at the front desk or working with our marvellous volunteers, so be sure to say hello when you do! #MaryValleyRattler #WeAreTheRattler #MVRFamily

How brilliant is this? Volunteer driver Peter Alder with his son, Ryan up on the footplate! Ryan is eagerly looking forward to being older and able to volunteer with the Rattler - seeing the knowledge of heritage rail & all things locomotive being passed on from generation to generation is such a privilege!
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Meet the Team - Kassi! Kassi is a true all-rounder here at the Rattler, with experience in all aspects of the business! ‘My time at the Rattler has been very rewarding; I started volunteering in the workshop before working in the café, on-train with passengers and in the office. There has always been a sense of family surrounding the whole Rattler team and the community support for our tourism icon is amazing. Through my constant search for new information and interest in learning, the Rattler has helped me develop a comprehensive understanding of the Railways in our region, as well as their vital part in the Queensland’s history. I am truly humbled and blessed to be able to work alongside such amazing crew and beautiful machinery.’ So if you see Kassi around, be sure to give her a smile! #MaryValleyRattler #WeAreTheRattler #MVRFamily

The Melbourne Cup is coming to the Rattler, and it’s time to party! Secure your ticket for a fancy night on board the Mary Valley Rattler with a beverage of choice and light refreshments! Keep the race vibe going with thanks to the Gympie Turf Club who have included a ticket to the races on Saturday April 4. The Cup will ride on the train with a parade through the heritage carriages, with which photos are welcomed. Book your ticket now on our website!

Thank you to all who joined us on the FUNdraising journey for Jarrah this past Sunday - we’re proud to have raised and contributed $3,000 towards an accessible vehicle for Jarrah and his family. If you would like to support the cause, please see: https://au.gofundme.com/f/jarrahs-wheelchair-accessible-van #MaryValleyRattler

We’re loving the beautiful photos from @gympie_treasure_town !! Have photos from your experience with us? We love to see them! Be sure to tag us in your posts, or message them through to us! We can’t waif to see what delights you’ve captured! #MaryValleyRattler

Want to explore both Amamoor Station & Dagun Station on your journey? Hop on board our All Stations Train departing Sunday morning! Enjoy the journey on board our heritage steam train and leisurely wind your way through the stunning Mary Valley. #MaryValleyRattler #WeAreTheRattler

Meet the Team - General Manager, Mike Green! ‘I am lucky to be the General Manager of a great team! From the Volunteer Board of Directors, to the Volunteer who travels for an hour each steam train day at 3am to drop a match in the fire box - this organisation rocks! Since the commencement of operations we have seen more than 44,000 guests walk through the front door to enjoy a great heritage train experience. The volunteer train crew and guest experience staff deliver an awesome experience for those tourists who come to Gympie, some of whom can remember the glorious steam train era. As well as the great volunteers that make this business a reality, we have around 27 employees who call the Mary Valley Rattler or Platform No.1 Café their workplace. These employees also volunteer time to make the train experience great! I like to think of this workplace as my second home. My wife and oldest son have also volunteered time in the café….much like many of the families of other paid employees. Working at the ‘Rattler’ truly is a family affair.
Our focus here at the Mary Valley Rattler is family and community. You can feel that strong relationship and bond to this heritage experience on the first day you commence work here. I will always be proud to be called a Rattler because we are truly on our way!’ #MaryValleyRattler #WeLoveGympieRegion #WeAreTheRattler #MVRFamily