Tramway Heritage Centre

25/04/2026

06/04/2026

Unearthed this very old photograph of the Bylands railway station and residence taken in the early 1900's. Of note is the station office to the left, which got reused and relocated as an addition to the rear of the residence many years later. The store shed to the right remained until after the line closed in 1968. The fate of the station sign is unknown. The fate of the goods platform in the foreground on the loop siding is unknown, no trace of it was seen in the later years of the line.

04/04/2026

Dont forget this Sunday

15/03/2026

Thanks to our local contractor, our northern end gate has been repaired. We will now secure it with a chain and lock like the other side. It is still expected that the gate will be replaced with bollards and new fence in the future.

09/02/2026

Whats wrong with some people. You put up a fence, you install a gate but even that does not deter people. 12 months ago our northern boundary gate was tampered with, the chain cut and the railway ROW used as a public access road for an illegal event on an adjoining property. Fast forward the new chain and lock have done the job, however this time they pulled the gate out of its hinges. Well it wont happen again, shortly the gate will be gone, a new fence with several large bollards will be installed.

22/12/2025

On behalf of the Board of Management we wish all our members, supports and followers a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2026. Keep watching for our reopening date during 2026

10/12/2025

I have been informed that Member No 102 - Tom Clark passed away today. Tom and his brother Kevin joined the Society way back in October 1967 and have been avid supporters of the Society ever since. Tom and Kevin were also active members of Steamrail/Electrail Victoria, and were responsible for the restoration of the Dogbox electric sets. RIP Tom and thank you for your service to rail preservation.

30/08/2025

On this day 31st August 1945, SW6 tram No 902 entered service in Melbourne. In 1991 it was withdrawn after 46 years of service and transferred to the Tramway Heritage Centre at Bylands. Happy 80th Birthday 902

09/08/2025

Whilst we are waiting for the report from our insurance company from the damage caused by the recent storms. Small projects continue at the Tramway Heritage Centre. Museum members, Michael and Tim have been working bit by bit to help preserve one of our static heritage buses. A small coat of paint does help to give it some love.

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More painting for AEC Regal MkIII 557, put the second coat on the body and the first coat of cream for the band.We are only giving the bus a fresh coat of pa...

28/07/2025

Just when we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and reopening of the museum to the public is about to happen, we have once again been dealt a cruel blow. Over the last weekend, some wild and dangerous weather developed over central Victoria, and with it some destructive storms and winds. The result, several of our buildings have suffered damage to roofs or walls, and a number of trees have lost limps and branches. We will now do an assessment of the damage and works required for repairs, some of which will require specialist assistance from contractors at cost.