Welcome to episode 7 of On The Rails With Erk. On this episode, Erk goes back in time & rides the Puffing Billy Railway in Melbourne between Belgrave, Menzies Creek & Emerald.  Many of the staff are volunteers (over 900 volunteers!) and the line runs in difficult country in the Dandengong Ranges.  Originally serving as the area's main transport link, the 100 year old railway is preserved & runs as it would in the 1920's, there are several services every day with the exception of Christmas Day.Riding a current day suburban electric train to or from Belgrave is a great way to contrast with this train. Allow 1/2 a day as a minimum if you are in Melbourne.Further reading:

• Puffing Billy Railway, Melbourne.

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