Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway Blaxland is a unique family activity located in the lower Blue Mountains. It is fun for all ages but the experience of riding on these trains is especially exciting for train enthusiasts! Learn about steam engines from local miniature railway experts and create wonderful memories for the whole family at the historic Wascoe Siding Minature Railway.

About Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway Blaxland

Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway is run by passionate members of the Blue Mountains Railway Society, a not for profit society of passionate train enthusiasts who are interested in the construction and operation of miniature locomotives. Wascoe Siding Blaxland was established in 1966 and the name commemorates its early name of Glenbrook.

When Is Wascoe Siding Blaxland Open?

Wascoe Siding is open on the first Sunday of the month from February to December, from 10 am – 3 pm. Sometimes they are open slightly later than 3 pm, depending on the number of visitors for the day.

Appropriate Shoes To Ride At Wascoe Siding Blaxland

Please remember to always wear fully enclosed shoes at Wascoe Siding. No thongs or sandals are allowed. Feet need to be placed on the footrests of the trains at all times and not drag along the ground.

How Often Does The Train Go Around The Track?

Your ticket will buy you one ride at Wascoe Siding, which takes around 10 minutes. You get three laps around the double-track circuit for the price of your ticket. If you would like to ride again, you will need to buy another ticket.

Along your ride, you will go through a couple of dark tunnels, see a mini waterfall and wave to those enjoying the ride from their seats and undercover picnic tables!

You might find that one ride is just a taster, so be prepared for the kids to ask for another.

What Happens If It Rains?

Wascoe Siding will usually make a call on the morning (or the day before, if possible) of the event if they cannot operate due to wet or inclement weather. Please keep an eye on their Facebook Page for these announcements.

What To Expect at Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway

Passengers board the miniature train at the station and complete three laps of the park, including two laps through the tunnel, before returning to the station. If you are keen, you may then rejoin the queue for another ride!

There is both an inner and an outer track, 21 sets of points, fully operational colour light signals, a large marshaling yard and an operational turntable.

Members operate their own locomotives, all fully certified for public passenger operation. Some are steam engines, some diesel and some electric.

Wascoe Siding: The Finer Details

Park Entry Fees

A trip to Wascoe Siding is not necessarily a ‘cheap’ outing once you calculate the (newly introduced) entry fee with the train rides. A family of two adults and three children with one ride each totals $37.50 for one ride each ($17.50 entry + $20 for the 10-minute train ride). Thankfully, it is more affordable if your child is under three years old as they will enter and ride free of charge.

Children up to 3 years enter Wascoe Siding free of charge
Children aged 4 to 16 – $2.50
Persons aged 17 +: $5
Each train ride is $4 per ride (three laps around)
Park entry fees (which go towards maintaining the property) must be paid via EFTPOS/contactless means at the time of entry.
Bookings are not required and tickets are available on the day from the ticket office.

Undercover Tables

There are three pairs of undercover tables available for bookings. These are great for little train enthusiast birthday parties! Bookings for 2022 can be made here: https://www.trybooking.com/BQKDG

Experience the joy of travelling aboard Wascoe Siding Miniature Railway Blaxland! It is a memorable experience for the whole family.

Head to the Wascoe Siding Facebook Page for details of each monthly event.

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