Puffing Billy Railway

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Puffing Billy Railway (PBR) is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge heritage railway in the southern foothills of the Dandenong Ranges in Melbourne, Australia. The railway was one of the five narrow gauge lines of the Victorian Railways which opened around the beginning of the 20th century. Situated near the city of Melbourne it is one of the most popular steam heritage railways in the world, attracting tourists locally and overseas. Opened in 1900, the railway branched off the broad gauge network at Upper Ferntree Gully winding its way through the Dandenong Ranges and ending in the township of Gembrook, passing through stops such as Belgrave, Emerald and Cockatoo on the way. Puffing Billy now operates between Belgrave and Gembrook, offering various tourist experiences related to the train and local area. The railway is popularly known for its open air carriages that allow passengers to sit on the side and dangle their legs off the moving train, a tradition that has existed since the introduction...

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