Facilities - Public

Grounds

These facilities are erected and maintained by the members of SASMEE, we are volunteers so please help us by looking after them.

Picnic tables and seating is provided but many patrons bring their own, there is limited shelter but plenty of shady trees.

In fairness to all, spaces cannot be reserved.

Canteen

Our canteen sells a range of soft drinks, tea and coffee and ice confections. Our hot chips and hot dogs are very popular.

Parties
Please Click here to visit out Party Page.

Toilets

Male, female and handicap access toilets are provided on the site.

Handicap access:

Much of the grounds are wheel chair accessible, appropriate toilet facilities are provided.

We will make every endeavor to provide train rides for those with physical difficulties. Unfortunately our trains are only small and we may not be able to accommodate every demand.

Facilities - Visiting Operators

Access

To operate trains you must show a card or license indicating appropriate operator training and for steam a relevant boiler certificate. 

Tracks

Our systems are at ground level with colour light signalling for block control at critical locations and for point indication.

7 ¼” system

A single oval of 7 ¼” & 5” dual gauge track surrounds the SASMEE site and includes a passing loop, sidings, a station and a tunnel.

5” system

A folded figure 8 of 3 ½" & 5" dual gauge track with a length of 459 metres includes a passing loop, sidings, a station and a tunnel.

Rolling Stock

Only straddle type cars are used at SASMEE, there are a limited number of club owned carriages available on both systems.

Loco servicing

Hydraulic lifters for off-loading and turntables are provided for both systems

Steaming bays are provided complete with compressed air.

Rain water is available for boiler use both at the steaming bays and trackside at the stations.

Lubricants, steam and engine oil, are available.

Loco Fuel

Char (pyrolised coal) is provided, it is crushed and graded to three sizes to suit locos down to 3 ½" gauge.

Brown coal is available for lighting up. Bring your own kindling.

Boating

Our boating lake is a popular feature of our park; please make yourself known to fellow operators.

A frequency board is provided to ensure there is no radio interference.

Generally boats in our pond move at a sedate pace.