Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway

Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway Preserving the past, riding into the future. The Atherton - Herberton Historic Railway Inc. Railway Museum open Saturday and Sunday 9.00 am to 3.00pm
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Our Railway is proudly volunteer-run, restoring and operating heritage train rides (on the 2nd and 4th weekend of each month) while keeping our region’s railway history alive. was formed in August 2003 with the intention of restoring the disused railway line between Atherton and Herberton a distance of 22klms. Our organisation is run and managed by volunteers and we are always on the lookout for n

ew members.As we are not presently running train trips we are relying on external funding along with the generous support of a number of small business. We have been able to commence sleeper replacement in earnest due to the generous contributions of a Mr Don Walker who served Herberton shire council for 28 years as well as owning and managing a tin mining and timber industries in the area. Our train rides will be operating from Herberton station to the Herberton Historic Village on a regular Sunday timetable. Train rides 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Sunday

Herberton station is the home of the only railway museum in far north Qld.

We are running this weekend, 13th-14th so come along to Herberton for some good old fashion fun.
10/06/2026

We are running this weekend, 13th-14th so come along to Herberton for some good old fashion fun.

With a little help from my (our AHHR) friends... 1181 is on its way to Southern Downs Steam Railway. On Monday Dempsey C...
09/06/2026

With a little help from my (our AHHR) friends... 1181 is on its way to Southern Downs Steam Railway. On Monday Dempsey Cranes, Cairns Heavy Haulage and RCG (Robinson Civil Group) from Wondecla plus our AHHR management team, had a big morning, but 1181 is heading to a new life of restoration. Great work by all involved.

Two tail shafts have turned up at our workshop for railmotors 2031 and 2024. One was re balanced and serviced, the secon...
02/06/2026

Two tail shafts have turned up at our workshop for railmotors 2031 and 2024. One was re balanced and serviced, the second was a new unit manufactured in Cairns by Cashcor Engineering.
Real progress !!

The Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway on Saturday night was a finalist in the Tablelands Business Excellence awards, i...
02/06/2026

The Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway on Saturday night was a finalist in the Tablelands Business Excellence awards, in the Tourism Business Excellence section.

Next running weekends:May 23rd -24thJune 13th -14th
12/05/2026

Next running weekends:
May 23rd -24th
June 13th -14th

Mother's Day Steam Train Ride ?????The weather looks great so what about coming to Herberton for the day? Book online ww...
05/05/2026

Mother's Day Steam Train Ride ?????
The weather looks great so what about coming to Herberton for the day? Book online www.athrail.com/bookings

Why not book a heritage train ride for your Mother on Sunday the 10th of May?: Mothers Day
30/04/2026

Why not book a heritage train ride for your Mother on Sunday the 10th of May?: Mothers Day

Next running day 9th has some running time changes due to support of the Historic Village Herberton's steam Day so look ...
30/04/2026

Next running day 9th has some running time changes due to support of the Historic Village Herberton's steam Day so look online for times. www.athrail.com/bookings and 10th of May (Mother's Day) will run normal times.
Hope to see you all soon.

Bookings   April running dates: Saturday 11th, Sunday 12th Saturday 25th -ANZAC Day and Sunday 26th Note types of services and locations below : Please also check our page for updates: Also due to heritage nature of our operations we have limited mobility access. Herberton: (All train ride...

30/04/2026

AHHR General meeting Saturday 2nd May starts at 1pm. Herberton Railway Station, refreshment room.
A BBQ will be held from 12 noon to 1pm for all members.

30/04/2026

Herberton Mens Shed general meeting Saturday 2nd May. Starts at 11am
Herberton Railway station, refreshment room.

Address

End Of John Street
Herberton, QLD
4887

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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