Cooma Monaro Railway
Cooma Monaro Railway
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ForeverYoung50
Sydney, Australia1,033 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
We stumbled upon this attraction by accident and we're so glad we did. For $12 an adult, we boarded an old 1920's CPH Railmotor (affectionately known as a "Tin Hare") at historic Cooma Station and rode the 45 minutes to Bunyan Station before the return journey back to Cooma. It was a trip back in time and the nostalgia and fun were matched by the enthusiastic volunteer staff who shared their knowledge of the history of the Cooma Railway. We had a guided tour of the rail yards and sheds as well as inside the station house. They host special functions such as weddings, Christmas parties and school groups. They also run a 90 minute trip to Chakola and return. They are presently in the process of restoring a Dining Car with the prospect of providing on-board catering. We had such a fun time and for any rail enthusiast, this attraction is a must.
Written 24 December 2012
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Daniel Constable
Cooma, Australia1 contribution
Sept 2019
my name is Paul constable
I lived in cooma nsw for 21 years now
also I have a rail company called constable southern cross rail
for 3 years i was interested in reopening cooma railway station but with the fighting
with the state and federal governments saying they wont my company the tender to reopening of the railway line to Canberra act they gave john Holland rail which is a government rail the tender to reopen cooma Monaro rail to the public now they have gone now the line has been cut at Apollo flat road cooma needs people to come from all over as someone who lives in cooma shops banks are closing and people are moving away from cooma now the cooma Monaro train station isn't up to date and its falling a part and the painting is coming off the walls
I lived in cooma nsw for 21 years now
also I have a rail company called constable southern cross rail
for 3 years i was interested in reopening cooma railway station but with the fighting
with the state and federal governments saying they wont my company the tender to reopening of the railway line to Canberra act they gave john Holland rail which is a government rail the tender to reopen cooma Monaro rail to the public now they have gone now the line has been cut at Apollo flat road cooma needs people to come from all over as someone who lives in cooma shops banks are closing and people are moving away from cooma now the cooma Monaro train station isn't up to date and its falling a part and the painting is coming off the walls
Written 15 August 2020
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Dominic W
Nimmitabel, Australia24 contributions
Oct 2019
Cooma Railway station is a historic railway station opened in 1889 and closed to all railway traffic in 2014.
The railway station building and platform have been very well restored and maintained.
The platform and railway tracts are accessible from the road with no restriction.
There are some signs that provide some information on its history.
It is very much a self guided tour.
Well worth exploring if you like railways
The railway station building and platform have been very well restored and maintained.
The platform and railway tracts are accessible from the road with no restriction.
There are some signs that provide some information on its history.
It is very much a self guided tour.
Well worth exploring if you like railways
Written 15 November 2019
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zaahirahn
Cooma, Australia10 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Well looked after and preserved, worth visiting. Can walk around to see the old trains.
Everything is pretty much there to see , except that its closed
Everything is pretty much there to see , except that its closed
Written 3 January 2018
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,624 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Have visited this tourist railway when it was operational and found it well run and a great trip on the old "Tin Hare" rail motors. It is a shame that over regulation shuts down so many of the rail groups in NSW and Victoria. However a visit to the rail precinct is interesting and allows you to see an old country rail yard still in good condition, a rarity these days. Hope they get up and operational soon.
Written 10 December 2016
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rob3170
Melbourne, Australia3,501 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I understand the CMR have currently suspended operations, but I went for a wander around the precinct anyway, and thoroughly enjoyed it. From the maintained and preserved station through to the yards and outbuildings there's lots to entertain someone interested in rail history. There are a number of interpretive plaques, and a fairly clear path that you can follow around. There are a few bits of rolling stock floating around, but there's evidence of some vandalism - a shame, really.
Written 17 May 2017
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639Kay
Cooma, Australia73 contributions
Dec 2012 • Friends
Great trip for a Birthday, Anniversary etc. and organise a luncheon before the return journey or just a great place to take the grandkids for a train ride. How many young ones have even been on a train? The journey doesn't take too long but the old coaches are terrific. So many reminders within the coaches that I could point out to my own children from my youth.
The voluntary staff are just so welcoming.
The voluntary staff are just so welcoming.
Written 30 July 2013
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Liz T
Sydney, Australia22 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
The museum has only recently reopened after a long break, but has a new exhibition and lots of future plans. There was a great focus on social history which was nice for someone who isn't a big rail buff, but still lots of rail history for those who like that.
Written 7 April 2023
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xiaojie00
Malaysia322 contributions
Jul 2019
Being inform that no train will stop at this station and the maintenance is bad. I think no tourist will come here. If have only just touch and go.
Written 29 April 2020
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Carol H
morwell203 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
Saw pictures of the lovely old railway building with flowers and plants around in a pamphlet but when we got there it looked very neglected, no flowers or plants. Still being used by trains to local race days and short trips but they must tart it up just for these events. Very dissapointed.
Written 19 April 2013
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