Cooma Monaro Railway

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Overview

Bradley Street PO Box 1327 Cooma, New South Wales 2630

The Cooma Monaro Railway is an established Australian heritage railway based at Cooma Station in southern NSW. It has a very interesting history and is a strong heritage attraction for the region.

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Description

As the gateway to the Snowy Mountains area, Cooma was the destination for for almost 100 years of rail services, until the line from Canberra was closed by flood damage to the bridge over the Numeralla River. For 10 years there were no trains to be seen in the Monaro area, until the CMR commenced operations in December 1998.

The Cooma Monaro Railway uses CPH Railmotors, locally restored to (almost) 'good as new' condition. Motors 6 and 22 provide motive power, whilst trailer 55 has been restored as a dining/lounge car (a unique configuration). Motor 8 was initially considered beyond restoration, but even now, it is a candidate for a new life.

The full run is to Chakola, some 19 kilometers from Cooma on the banks of the Numeralla River. Some services run to the intermediate stations at Snowy Junction and Bunyan. Apart from regular tourist services on weekends and holidays, the Cooma Monaro Railway is available for group activities of many kinds. Visit our website at www.cmrailway.org.au for more details.

Hours of work

Summer: October-mid June. Saturdays and Sundays
Departs 11:00am and 2:00pm to Chakola - 90 minutes return trip.
Depart 1:00pm to Bunyan. 45 minute return trip.

Public Holidays: Summer timetable applies.

Winter: Sundays (mid June to end of September)
Departs 1:00pm to Bunyan
Departs 2:00pm to Chakola

* These times are subject to change without notice