The Bulla Hill Railway was back in business late last month with children and their families enjoying the scenic loop.
Operated by the Tullamarine Live Steam Society, the miniature railway fired up its engine on November 21 for just the third time this year.
The volunteer organisation usually runs the train service on the third Sunday of every month, but was repeatedly curtailed by ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
Tullamarine Live Steam Society volunteer Kris Siderov said it was great to be back in the swing of things.
“It’s been really good to see people out and about, everyone has been in good spirits and we’ve had no issues with people showing vaccination status,” Mr Siderov said.
As a society volunteer for more than 30 years, Mr Siderov said he had missed the community connection during the months of closure.
“It’s really social. I guess you could call it an extensive Men’s Shed. We get together, do bits and pieces, and spend time together,” he said.
“The public and our local community are very supportive, some understand we’re just volunteers, and others are surprised when they find out we’re not coming here for work.”
Mr Siderov said the Tullamarine Live Steam Society is always on the lookout for more volunteers.
The next miniature train service will run on December 19.
Details: bullahillrailway.org.au
Oliver Lees
