The second Great Train Weekend was on at Mt Victoria this weekend. Many people braved the cool of late Autumn to visit the historic Blue Mountains town. Why this time of year? After all late Autumn when the temperature barely makes it to double figures may not appear the best time to visit the mountains. Well it seems the area was first crossed by Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth in May 1813 and in May 1868 the railway arrived in town.
There were many activities scattered throughout the town over the weekend. Rides and food was available in the School grounds, a market behind the Victoria and Albert Hotel, a railway film festival in the Mt Victoria Flicks, various vintage car and machinery displays and the museum on the Station was open. 3801 ran up from Sydney both days and brought a great many people to town. The photo shows the 1901 Locomobile Steam Car which ran around both days.
Saturday was the quieter day. Only a few stalls were at the markets and there was no vintage cars but the train still arrived from Sydney and many people wandered around. Sunday was the main day with the town a lot busier.
The organisors must be complemented for learning from last year. One of the requirements for a successful event is to care for the inner person and this year there were a number of places to get food and there were signs listing the options. This was sorely missing last year. There appeared to be more signs and flyers around too so people were not wandering aimlessly but were heading to whatever caught their interest.
Overall this is a great event and can only improve in coming years. Well done Mt Vic.
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