About Bennett Brook Railway
Bennett Brook Railway is a volunteer-operated heritage narrow-gauge railway located within Whiteman Park, about 20 kilometres northeast of Perth in the City of Swan, Western Australia. It preserves Western Australian light railway heritage with restored steam and diesel locomotives operating on 610mm gauge track through natural bushland and around Mussel Pool. The railway offers short return trips from Whiteman Village Junction and is a family-oriented attraction within the larger Whiteman Park recreation reserve.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short heritage train ride through Whiteman Park's bushland on open and semi-enclosed carriages hauled by restored steam or diesel locomotives. The line runs from Whiteman Village Junction station through woodland and along Bennett Brook to Mussel Pool and return, with views of native vegetation, picnic areas and parkland. At the station area visitors can see locomotives, rolling stock, workshops and displays, and explore the surrounding Whiteman Park village precinct.
Key highlights
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Volunteer-operated 610mm narrow-gauge heritage railway within Whiteman Park
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Restored steam and diesel locomotives from former Western Australian timber and industrial railways
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Scenic return trip through natural bushland and along Bennett Brook to Mussel Pool
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Whiteman Village Junction station precinct with workshops and rolling stock displays