THE recent closure of Timbertown has led to confusion over the future of the model railway at Yippin Creek.
Hastings Valley Miniature Railway Society, which was founded in 2003, has been running trains at the site – for fun – since 2012.
There are two circuits of track, with signal lights, a station platform and bridge.
The society is reassuring the public that its trains will continue to run on time on the second Saturday of each month, starting at 10am and ending at 2pm.
The track and park are maintained by the club with most trains owned by individual members.
Miniature steam trains have been built in Australia for more than 100 years, with their operation controlled by the Australian Association of Live Steamers.
It sets the extensive standards and codes of practice governing member clubs.
The Yippin Creek Railway has an extensive history of support from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, local businesses and the Lions Club.
Its sole purpose is to bring together generations of families and friends for the enjoyment of “all things railway”.
Wauchope Lions provide a BBQ lunch on the day the trains run.
The Yippin Creek Reserve also has amenities including picnic tables.
The voluntary not-for-profit association uses proceeds to maintain the railway while funds raised by the BBQ go to charities supported by Lions.
For more information, visit the Wauchope-Yippin Creek Railway website.
By Bill HARROW
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