# Event Details - **Event Name**: Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am - **Event Description**: 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! TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DICBI 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 - Special guest loco Klondyke from the Bellarine Railway! - K160 from the Victorian Goldfields Railway - R707 from 707 Operations - Class leader R700 on display PLUS - The preserved electric ‘Red Rattler’ Tait Train - Heritage Diesel & 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 OTHER DISPLAYS - 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 & 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! REFRESHMENTS - 1940s Club Car ‘Moorabool’ serving light snacks & refreshments - Food Trucks & a Coffee Van with a range of delicious options - DERMPAV's famous sausage sizzle NEWPORT RAILWAY MUSEUM 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. TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DICBI EVENT INFORMATION Adults tickets are at Seniors/Concessions 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. SITE ACCESSIBILITY 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. LOCATION NEWPORT RAILWAY WORKSHOPS, CHAMPION ROAD WILLIAMSTOWN NORTH. 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. OPEN TIMES 10am to 5pm Daily, Saturday 7th to Monday 9th March 2026 (Victorian Labour Day Long Weekend) PRICES Adults - $35 - Adults Ticket (17 & Over) - Adults 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 Seniors or Concessions and 2 children) or (1 Adult or Senior or Concession and 4 children) CONTACT DETAILS Email info@steamrail.com.au Steamrail Facebook TICKETS AND MORE INFO - www.trybooking.com/DICBI - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/footscray/newport-workshops-open-days-sat-7th-mon-9th-mar-2026/200029567003949 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1050 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Footscray - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Newport Railway Workshops - West Block - **lat**: -37.850446808252 - **long**: 144.88110186714 - **full address**: Newport Railway Workshops - West Block, 30-40 Champion Rd, Newport VIC 3015, Australia, Footscray ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e3c28e4f4a16b0555ae430f8952b7bea9cd8db65ca457a869833ffe16e29eaf7-rimg-w1200-h635-dc171616-gmir?v=1772759053 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026 being held? - **A:** Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026 takes place on Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 am at Newport Railway Workshops - West Block, 30-40 Champion Rd, Newport VIC 3015, Australia, Footscray. - **Q**: Who is organizing Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026? - **A:** Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026 is organized by Steamrail Victoria. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Steamrail Victoria's events? - **A:** Steamrail Victoria has 125+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Steamrail Victoria has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Newport Workshops Open Days - Sat 7th - Mon 9th Mar 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Footscray, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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