Machines in Action Family Day

Source: Rob Blackburn, Paoli Smith

Take a ride on a model steam train and see historic vehicles in action at a family fun day.

The day includes model steam train rides provided by Springvale Live Steamers and parades showcasing Museum Victoria’s historic working vehicle collection.

Heritage engines on display include the Cowley Steam Roller and Cowley Steam Traction Engine.

Parades – 11.50am, 1.50pm & 3.00pm
View the Cowley Steam Traction Engine, the KL Bulldog Tractor and other historic machinery as they go on parade around the Arena.

Steam Train Rides – 10.30-11.35am, 12.10-1.35pm & 2.10-2.45pm
Jump aboard and take a ride on a working model steam train with the Springvale Live Steamers. Participants must wear fully enclosed shoes. Please note for safety reasons steam train rides will not run whilst parade is in progress.
Weather permitting.

EVENT DETAILS

Event Type: Special Event

Sunday 18 Aug 2013
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Sunday 6 Oct 2013
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Arena

Included with museum entry.
MV Members receive FREE general museum entry.

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Colin Woods 14 April, 2011 00:48
It would be great if the technology was on permanent display as it was in the old museum years ago not hidden away in the Collections Store
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Francis 24 December, 2011 09:08
When is the next scheduled to run? There are no time tables published.
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Kate 28 December, 2011 23:12
I would like to know when the next 'MAD' day will be too. Could you please advise?
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Discovery Centre 6 January, 2012 11:06

Hi Kate and Francis,
MAD is next scheduled to run on the following dates:

 Sunday 1 April

Sunday 5 August

Sunday 7 October.

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Wes Harris 3 October, 2012 08:19
Is the steam locomotive Z526 on display?
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Discovery Centre 3 October, 2012 13:08

Hi Wes - the "Polly" Z-526 is housed in the Garage at Scienceworks, which is generally open for display on weekends and during School Holiday periods, weather permitting (that is, the garage is closed during the rain). The best option to view it would be to visit Scienceworks on a weekend or School Holiday period when the weather is fine, and enquire onsite with the Scienceworks Customer Service staff for directions to see it in the garage.

Hope that helps

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