Kids choo-choose Port during Children’s Week

WHILE mass crowds gathered at the racing track for Geelong Cup Day, children arrived in droves to the tracks at Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway for free rides.

Families boarded the miniature trains and took advantage of the free service made possible by the City of Greater Geelong.

“The day was sponsored by the COGG and was in connection with the celebration of Children’s Week activities throughout the region,” railway secretary Brian Coleman said.

“Many families who came had a great day out at our mini railway and our wonderful volunteer members were only too happy to make it the successful event that it was.”

The Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway is Geelong’s only passenger carrying miniature railway located on eight hectares of beautiful picturesque parkland on the foreshore at Portarlington.

Revenue derived from train operations is either ploughed back into the railway for its maintenance and further expansion or donated to worthwhile charities from time to time.

Mr Coleman said the railway continues to have a bright future and has “many plans in the melting pot” to ensure the railway’s future success.

“The railway is looking for new volunteers to help run this unique railway – so come on down, join our happy band and get yourself involved.”

Further details can be obtained from the railway at PO Box 419, Portarlington, 3223, on their Facebook page, or via phone on 0476 124 598.