On-Line Store Is Open!

It has been some time coming however our Website on-line store is now open for business!

At this stage only our 70th anniversary cups & keyrings are available to order on line however, in the coming weeks all of our merchandise will become available to purchase on line. Postage is added after choosing your items and Pick up from our Knoxfield office is also an option.

Link: On-Line Store

70th Anniversary Web Page 

Be sure to check out our 70th Anniversary Web Page which will be added to as the year goes on.

We already have a link to the home movie that was shown at the inaugural meeting of the Society on 6th June 1955 along with minutes from that meeting and links to presentations at the 70th anniversary afternoon tea. Link: 70th Anniversary 

70th Anniversary afternoon Tea 

On Saturday, 8th June 2025, The Puffing Billy Preservation Society held a High Tea at the Belgrave Community Center, to celebrate 70 years of Society achievements. Around 40 members enjoyed this event with some bringing memorabilia and all bringing stories of times past on the railway.

Some pictures from the day can be found on our photo pages, Link here: 70th Anniversary Afternoon Tea   

2025, 50 year Plus Badge presentation Events May 15 & 31

Each year, the Society holds two presentation luncheons for those members who have 50 or more years of membership with the Puffing Billy Preservation Society. At these events badges are presented to those who have reached milestone years of 50, 60 and 65 years of membership. This year the first event was held on Thursday 15 May with 25 members and Executive enjoying a three course lunch at the Paradise Hotel overlooking our iconic Puffing Billy Railway line. Two 60 year and one 65 year badge were presented to those present to receive them. On Saturday 31 May we had over 45 members present. five 50 year badges, one 60 year badge and one 65 year badge were presented to those who were present on the day.

Link to 15th & 31st May photos: 2025, 50 Plus Badge Presentation Events

Peninsula Railways Ramble - Sunday April 27

Photos and a video from this most enjoyable event are now available for members viewing.

Link to photos page here: Peninsular Railways Ramble 17/4/25 

Link to YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/hLOnQE5Rvhw

Visit to Crowes - Saturday May 17 2025 Postponed - New date to be advised

Members are welcome to join in the next visit to the Crowes railway station site. As this is a railway site, please ensure proper clothing, including closed toe shoes are worn.

Travel options are

• train to Colac, with carpool pick up from Colac Station at 10.30am, with return to the station about 4.00pm, or
• travel by car and meet at 11.00-11.30am at Lavers Hill Information Centre/bakery. Offers to assist with carpool from Colac Station would be appreciated.

More details closer to time of visit. Visit coordinator is Richard Main.

If you wish to come to this event, please send email to secretary@pbps.org.au or leave phone message on 9757 0767. 

1953 Article on Puffing Billy written by David Burke

Click on this link to take you to the Member News page where you can view this article.
Link: Member News

Latest video presentations now available on line

November, December, February, March and April 2025 Zoom member gatherings are available to logged on members.

here: PBPS Zoom Gatherings

November SGM and AGM video's are available to logged on members here: Society Documents

Society members visit Mr Col Rees's 7 1/4" gauge live steam and diesel collection.

Society member and railway enthusiast Mr Col Rees, invited Society members to visit his scale engine collection in November 2024. The collection comprises live steam and diesel engines but the pride of the fleet is the Union Pacific Big Boy 4015.
Members, who are logged in, can find photos and information on the event at the following link:
Link: Col Rees's Model Engine Visit

2024 Annual General Meeting Photos 

The Puffing Billy preservation Society held its 68th Annual General Meeting on 10th November 2024 at the Emerald Hills Hub. The AGM was preceded by a SGM to tidy up wording in several sections of our constitution.
Members, who are logged in, can find photos from the event at the following link: 2024 SGM/AGM Photos 

New Railfan DVD

Check out the latest Society Public News Page for details about a new Victorian Railways DVD from Channel 5 Productions. Link: Society Public News

2024 Climax Event Videos

Two videos of the Climax special train event can be viewed on YouTube by clicking on the following links.
Leaving Lakeside Station: Link: https://youtu.be/HlV-l6pu44k
Passing through Emerald station on the UP: Link: https://youtu.be/Wav-g0Aj5WM