Hornsby Model Engineers Co-Op Ltd - Galston Valley Railway

A Model Engineering Club, nestled in the bushlands on the outskirts of Galston (in the Hornsby Shire, NSW). A picturesque miniature railway, with 1km of track winding throughout the bush and up the hills.

Visiting Model Engineers



We warmly welcome Visiting Model Engineers from other model engineering clubs to the Galston Valley Railway (5"), our Gauge One railway, and our traction engine track.

Please check our public day timetable and members' calendar, or contact us if you are planning a special visit.


In particular, we would be very pleased to see you at our ;
  • Post-Convention Interclub Run,
  • Diesel Day,
  • Galston500,
  • October Birthday Weekend.
Please see our Interclub Events page to check for dates and details.





Train Rides!
Galston Valley Railway welcomes public visitors on the 2nd Sunday of each month.
Our next open day is 8th December 2024.

Entry is by pre-purchased Entry tickets only.
For detailed conditions, and to book entry tickets, please see our booking page.


Garden Gauge Railway



Our garden gauge (Gauge One, 45mm) railway is an outdoors elevated layout adjacent to the model traction engine pathway. The height above ground varies from 300mm to 1.2 metres. The layout has two circular main lines, a station with refuge loops, and a freight depot with sidings. The railway has no significant gradients and has an uninterrupted run of about 50 metres on each main line.

The track is not powered and is intended primarily for radio-controlled locomotives permitting simultaneous operation of multiple trains. The surrounding pathway and height variations make it easy to find a convenient spot to load/unload trains.

Please check our Rules and requirements.