2026 Newport Workshops open days
Next date: Saturday, 07 March 2026 | 10:00 AM
to 05:00 PM
Join Steamrail Victoria and experience 140 years of Melbourne's history at Newport Workshops. See what our volunteers do behind the scenes and get up close and personal with our heritage locomotives and carriages.
This is a fun-filled family event not to be missed!
See 30 steam locos on display over two sites!
- Steamrail Victoria’s A2 986, D3 639, K153, K183, K190, R711, R761 & Y112 on display! - See them operate up close, view the cab, blow the whistle and meet the volunteer crew!
- 134-year-old Y112 - Operating for the first open days in 4 years!
- 17 steam locomotives statically preserved at the Newport Railway Museum
- K160 from the Victorian Goldfields Railway
- R707 from 707 Operations
- Class leader R700 on display
- The preserved electric ‘Red Rattler’ Tait Train
- Heritage diesel and electric locomotives
- Silver Hitachi electric train on display at the Newport Railway Museum
- Railmotor 58RM and AEC half cab bus #560 from DERMPAV
- 100+ year old carriages open for public inspection
- Guided tours of the 140-year-old railway workshops
- 707 Operations and DERMPAV workshops & carriages open
- The restoration of the iconic clocktower will be open to view and to meet the Hobsons Bay Men's Shed volunteers
- See how the only remaining operational steam locomotive weighbridge in Victoria works
- Displays showcasing the workshops’ rich railway and wartime history
- Aviation displays including aircraft cockpits from Moorabbin Air Museum
- Enjoy a game of ‘Trugo’ under the clocktower - Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sport invented at Newport Workshops
- Model railway layouts from AMRA & Sunbury Model Rail Club
- Vintage cars and steam powered machinery
- Displays from local history groups - Williamstown Historical Society & National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Inner West Branch
MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE COMING CLOSER TO THE EVENT!
- 1940s Club Car ‘Moorabool’ serving light snacks & refreshments
- Food trucks and a coffee van with a range of delicious options
- DERMPAV's famous sausage sizzle
The Newport Workshops open days are located over two sites. Included with your ticket is free entry to the Newport Railway Museum. Visit the 140-year-old F176 or Victoria's largest locomotive, the famous Heavy Harry. Also open for viewing will be the heritage North Williamstown Signal Box, railway models and various suburban rail carriages dating from the 1888 'Swing Door' to the 1980 'Hitachi' and 1983 'Grey Ghost' carriages.
Adult tickets are at seniors/concession prices. No further discounts are available.
Children under the age of 16, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to visit the Newport Workshops open days or Newport Railway Museum.
Toilets will be available onsite.
A shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (open days location) and the Railway Museum. This will be operated in part by a 1953 AEC Regal Mk III ex M&MTB no. 592.
Due to the nature of the workshops dating back to 1889 and being an active rail yard, the ground inside and outside the workshops can be rough and uneven. Grass, concrete and gravel paths cover most display areas. Wheelchairs can access most areas of the site, but access inside carriages and locomotives is limited with stairs being in place.
A heritage bus will be operating throughout the weekend from Newport Station. This will not have wheelchair access.
NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPS, CHAMPION ROAD NORTH WILLIAMSTOWN. MAIN GATE AT WATER TOWER OPPOSITE CEMETERY.
Parking will be limited at the event, which is a 15 minute walk from North Williamstown Station.
A heritage shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (Open Days Location) and the Railway Museum.
10am to 5pm daily, Saturday 7 to Monday 9 March 2026 (Victorian Labour Day long weekend)
Adults - $35 - Adult ticket (17 and over) - Adult tickets are at seniors/concession prices. No further discounts are available.
Under 17 - $15 - Under 17 ticket (Valid for 3 to 16 year old)
Under 3 - Free
Family - $86 (2 adults. or senior or concessions and 2 children) or (1 Adult or senior or concession and 4 children)
When
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Saturday, 07 March 2026 | 10:00 AM
- 05:00 PM
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Sunday, 08 March 2026 | 10:00 AM
- 05:00 PM
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Monday, 09 March 2026 | 10:00 AM
- 05:00 PM
Location
Parking will be limited at the event, which is a 15-minute walk from North Williamstown Station.
A heritage shuttle bus will be operating over the three days, making a round trip picking up and setting down at Newport Station, Steamrail Newport Workshops (open days location) and the Railway Museum.
Newport Railway Workshops, 89 Champion Road, Williamstown North, 3016, View Map
-37.8522851,144.880218
89 Champion Road ,
Williamstown North 3016
Newport Railway Workshops
89 Champion Road ,
Williamstown North 3016
2026 Newport Workshops open days
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