Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail

Tallowood Mountain Rail Trail 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

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

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

HELLO TRAVELLERS!HISTORIC LOWANNA RAILWAY STATION IN THE HINTERLAND OF COFFS HARBOUR.🚐We are looking for short-term care...
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

10/08/2026

Rail trails are for everyone to enjoy!
This is our vision too! 🚵‍♀️🚶‍♂️🛴👨‍🦽‍➡️👩‍🦯‍➡️🏃👩‍🦼‍➡️😊

"Accessibility isn’t an add‑on here, it’s the vision. It’s the whole point.
And every story about how easy the Trail is to enjoy, every mobility aid, pram, bike, or set of wheels that rolls right on, is exactly why we keep doing what we do." Northern Rivers Rail Trail

Congratulations Northern Rivers Rail Trail! 👏🙌🥇
02/08/2026

Congratulations Northern Rivers Rail Trail! 👏🙌🥇

Welcome to Andy and Michelle, our caretakers at Lowanna station for the next month. Thank you keeping the beautiful, his...
01/08/2026

Welcome to Andy and Michelle, our caretakers at Lowanna station for the next month. Thank you keeping the beautiful, historic station and grounds tidy. ❤️🚂🛤️

If you’re in the area, pop in and say Hi👋

Want to find out all about our goals and progress at Glenreagh Heritage Railway? Have a close up look at a 148 year old ...
29/07/2026

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***

It was wonderful to welcome so many visitors to Glenreagh Heritage Railway during Glenreagh Timber Festival! Every shutt...
29/07/2026

It was wonderful to welcome so many visitors to Glenreagh Heritage Railway during Glenreagh Timber Festival! Every shuttle bus was full and visitors enjoyed touring the historic carriages and memorabilia of a bygone era when the steam train echoed through the valley!🚂

https://www.nbnnews.com.au/2022/07/30/glenreagh-population-triples-as-thousands-head-to-timber-festival/

👋 If you didn’t get a chance, we will be open this Saturday August 1st for our monthly Open Day from 9am - 12pm.

What started as a conversation in a pub between woodchoppers 16 years ago - has transformed into one

25/07/2026

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Glenreagh Heritage Railway 1 Towallum Street
Glenreagh, NSW
2450

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