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AND bringing to life the 148yr old steam train 1919 at Glenreagh! Tallowood Ventures Limited (TVL) is a not-for-profit company set up in November 2022.

Transforming the historic, disused 35km rail corridor from Ulong to Glenreagh in the glorious Orara Valley into a world-class rail trail tourist attraction for everyone to enjoy. In March 2023, the company acquired all the assets of Glenreagh Mountain Railway (GMR). This includes the rail corridor and all the sheds, engines, carriages and stations previously owned by GMR. TVL proposes building a cycling and walking track along the defunct section of the Glenreagh to Ulong rail corridor. This rail trail will be 35 kilometres long, pass from the Dorrigo Plateau down to the coastal plain and traverse a section of the proposed Great Koala National Park. The villages of Ulong and Lowanna sit at the southern end of the proposed rail trail, while Glenreagh sits at the northern. TVL is also planning to run rail projects using the famous 1919 steam engine and carriages on the Glenreagh section of the rail corridor as well as up at the Ulong/Lowanna section of the corridor. TVL is run by a professional Board with two members from GMR, two members from the Woolgoolga Mountain Bike Club with an independent Chairman with more than 25 years’ experience running companies and Boards. We have had community meetings at Ulong, Glenreagh and Dorrigo and interest has been positive! Here is a link to the community consultation. COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FB July23.pdf

22/10/2026

“Why can’t you run the steam train all the way to Ulong?”
The historic Dorrigo to Glenreagh railway was closed in 1972. That’s over 50 years for nature to take over.
The Tallawudjah creek bridge was washed away by flood, and the other beautiful trestle bridges are in various state of disrepair; most of the sleepers have gone completely, and sections of the railway tracks have bent from tree roots or covered by land slides.
The cost would be enormous. And not economically viable.

But a rail trail can allow this beautiful and historic infrastructure to come to life again, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike for generations to come.

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15/10/2026

Thanks to Illawarra Ramblers and Bicycle NSW for sharing our project and goals. We hope to see you again in Glenreagh soon!

What happens when 28 cyclists descend on a small regional town in NSW without a bike lane in sight?

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

OPEN DAY TOMORROW

Want to find out all about our goals and progress at Glenreagh Heritage Railway?

Have a close up look at a 148 year old steam train? 🚂

Walk through historic passenger and sleeper carriages? 🛤️

Travel back in time with a display of memorabilia and photos of the old Glenreagh to Dorrigo railway line? ⏰

Then pop over to the Glenreagh Heritage Railway museum in the train shed at:
1 Towallum St
9am - 12pm
The first Saturday of every month!

Entry = $5 donation (cash at door or QR code on poster)
Or “Adopt a Sleeper” (via GoFundme QR code on poster)

Please note;
*** the train will NOT be in steam***

28/09/2026

The Coffs Coast also has beautiful beaches, rain-forested mountains and the Dorrigo Escarpment Great Walk (currently under construction).
Imagine the tourism opportunities a world class rail trail would provide, connecting the hinterland communities of Glenreagh, Lowanna and Ulong! 🛤🚵🚶‍♂️🌲🌄

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12/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our "Adopt a Sleeper" fundraiser! 🙏
Railway sleepers are being replaced and shiny, engraved plaques installed! All of our work is by skilled volunteers!

Please donate to continue the work so we can get the train up and running! 🚂🛤😀
More details here:
https://gofund.me/b3c0e3d0e

05/09/2026

A big shout out to Clarence Valley Council for supporting our project. The rates relief given to us through the Community Initiatives program has allowed us to make much needed repairs to our steam engine. Every cent counts when it comes to restoring heritage and keeping our community connected.

Clarence Valley Council

04/09/2026

We are open from 9-12 today. Pop in and say hello 👋 🚂😀

Want to find out all about our goals and progress at Glenreagh Heritage Railway?

Have a close up look at a 148 year old steam train? 🚂

Walk through historic passenger and sleeper carriages? 🛤️

Travel back in time with a display of memorabilia and photos of the old Glenreagh to Dorrigo railway line? ⏰

Then pop over to the Glenreagh Heritage Railway museum in the train shed at:
1 Towallum St
9am - 12pm
The first Saturday of every month!

Entry = $5 donation (cash at door or QR code on poster)
Or “Adopt a Sleeper” GoFundme (see details in comments👇

Please note;
*** the train will NOT be in steam***

31/08/2026

HELLO TRAVELLERS!
HISTORIC LOWANNA RAILWAY STATION IN THE HINTERLAND OF COFFS HARBOUR.

🚐We are looking for short-term caretakers, in a caravan or motorhome, to mow the grounds and do light gardening for our heritage railway station located at Lowanna, in the hinterland of the Coffs Harbour, NSW.

In exchange, you will be able to hook into power at station, access tank water and use station toilet. There is a shower, (but no hot water.)

🚞Historic Lowanna station is on a disused rail line (which we are working to develop into a 35km rail trail down the mountain to Glenreagh.)

Lowanna is a small and quiet mountain village, approximately 45 minutes drive to Coffs Harbour. There is a small school across the road, and a general store/cafe/fuel (with the best burgers around!) a few hundred metres away. Lowanna General Store

The neighbouring town of Ulong has a wonderful cafe Ulong General Store and ex-services club Ulong Ex-Services Club

🌳Bindarri National Park is nearby, and Dorrigo National park is a short drive away. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

please DM for more details,
Tallowood Ventures

www.tmrt.com.au

Address

Glenreagh Heritage Railway 1 Towallum Street
Glenreagh, NSW
2450

Website

https://www.tmrt.com.au/

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