The historic Ida Bay Railway in the far south of Tasmania is reopening after a two-year shutdown due to safety concerns. Meg Thornton, a newcomer to Tasmania and an avid rail enthusiast ...

The Ida Bay Railway Preservation Society has held talks ... s involvement in the management and presentation of the site’s historic rail heritage.

Leaseholder Meg Thornton says the Ida Bay Railway is in need of urgent track ... to showcase the region's history. She said because the site was owned by the State Government and managed by ...

“The deep south of our state needs more exciting tourism experiences and the Ida Bay Railway provided a unique heritage experience, and a bit of history along with beautiful scenery.” ...

AS the Ida Bay Railway celebrates 100 years of operation, the owner of the business has appealed for support to keep it chugging along. Ida Bay Railway leaseholder Meg Thornton said the bush tramw ...