This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase a unique historic railway asset in Mornington which will boost tourism and patronage on the railway as well as being a showpiece the local community will be proud of.
Royal railway carriage for Mornington!
Return to service of former Royal Carriage "Melville" at Mornington
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Suggested by: Maurice
Project partner: Mornington Railway Preservation Society
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Southern Metro
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The "Melville" Carriage was originally built as State Car "Alexandra" for the 1901 visit of Prince George, Duke of Cornwall and York, and the Duchess. After the royal visit, the carriage was modernised, had end platforms added, and was given a new name. Since then, she has been used for many purposes including the Train of Knowledge, a mobile radio station and a train crew carriage. After many years of persistent negotiation, she has been obtained by Mornington Railway who hope to restore her to her former glory to be enjoyed "in service" by locals and visitors alike.
The "Melville" Carriage is a remarkable example of a bygone era in rail travel in Victoria. The Mornington Railway are the custodians of a unique collection of Victorian Railways rollingstock and "Melville" will be the jewel in the crown. However, she is not to be locked away hidden from view, but to be restored as a mobile showpiece and educational experience in which members of the public are welcome to participate. It is hoped that she will become an attraction in her own right, and will help to enhance the tourism offering of the Mornington Railway and the region.
Project details
Suggested by: Maurice
Project partner: Mornington Railway Preservation Society
Region
Southern Metro
Budget
Votes
153 votes received
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What a wonderful project by an organisation run by volunteers with very little government support.
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A fantastic attraction, not only for the Mornington Railway but also an attraction for the Mornington Peninsula.
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This would be a huge asset to mornington railway. An bring in more tourists an railway enthusiasts alike
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This would be an exciting project for the Mornington Peninsula and really generator another focal point
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Shirley Reed
15 Sep 2018
Great Project run only by volunteers, come on support these passionate and hard working dedicated volunteers keeping the Steam Alive