On Sunday August 15 2021, the preserved Tait set visited Hurstbridge on a driver training special, which also ran to Mernda, Sunbury and Flemington Racecourse. This train has not been able to run ... (more)

Elecrail's preserved Tait set passes through Gardiner on a test run from Glen Waverley.

The four car preserved 'Tait' set passes through Heathmont, during a test/crew training run that visited Ashburton, Lilydale, Belgrave, Batman and Glen Waverley. Historic electric trains have been... (more)

Elecrail's preserved Tait set passes through Anstey on a test run from Batman.

Elecrail's preserved Tait set climbs upgrade through Moreland on a test run to Batman.

For the first time in 17 years, a historic electric train was permitted to run under its own power on the mainline in Melbourne. Steamrail Victoria (Elecrail division)'s preserved Tait set consist... (more)

For the first time in 17 years, a historic electric train was permitted to run under its own power on the mainline in Melbourne. Steamrail Victoria (Elecrail division)'s preserved Tait set consist... (more)

Elecrail's preserved Tait set on a test run to Werribee passes through Paisley.

Elecrail's preserved Tait set returns from a test run to Werribee at Altona Junction.

Tait motor 327M is seen on display at the 2020 Newport Workshops open weekend. On the right you can see a 7' 1/4" gauge Tait set from the Diamond Valley Railway. You can watch a walk-around v... (more)

Tait Motor car 381M sticks out of No.3 road at Newport Workshops, during the 2016 Steamrail Victoria open weekend. These cars were built in the 1910's and remained in suburban service until 1984. ... (more)

On the morning of March 4th 2015, Victorian railway enthusiasts woke to news of a fire at Melbourne's Newport Workshops - where the majority of the states' heritage fleet is stored and maintained.... (more)

Elecrail's operational Swingdoor/Dogbox set made up of 107M and 137M rests inside the Newport Workshops, alongside unrestored driving trailer 24D. 107M was built as a steam hauled suburban car in ... (more)

Double-ended Tait motor 470M pokes out of the door on 3 Road at the Newport Workshops during the Steamrail Victoria open day 2014. This was one of four Tait cars modified with a second cab at the ... (more)

A pair of L class English Electric locomotives rest side by side at Newport Workshops. L1162 (on the left) was restored to operating condition by Elecrail volunteers in 2004, including a stunning ... (more)