Despite the weather forecast, the sun was out for the Shutterpups visit to Castledare Miniature Railway.

Soon after arrival we were treated to a guided tour of the loco sheds. One has to appreciate the engineering, skill, and love that goes into building and maintaining the engines, railcars, and tracks.

The Castledare Miniature Railway of Western Australia (Inc) came into being in early 1963 with the building of an experimental section of straight track approximately 30 metres. Castledare Boys Home, on the banks of the Canning River was chose as the location to build a railway 7¼” gauge railway.

The track runs for approximately 5kms from the Castledare Home grounds, across a creek, out through the wetlands to Wilson Park near Kent Street weir on the Canning River, and returns along the river banks to the Castledare grounds.

With picnic areas and train rides – this is an awsome place for a family outing, or just to indulge your inner child.