The Pemberton Tramway Co.
The Pemberton Tramway Company is based at Pemberton station which is located 330km south of Perth, Western Australia. A must see attraction for both railway enthusiasts and tourists alike, the tramway operates steam hauled trains north to Eastbrook (11km) and Lyall (21km) as well as trams south to Warren River or Northcliffe. www.pemtram.com.au
As seen on Channel 9's "Postcards WA" V1213 back in action
Pemberton Tramway's resident mainline steam locomotive V1213 made a return to steam over Easter 2001. Looking resplendent after a new coat of paint, V1213 is pictured at Pemberton Station. (photo by Ian Willis) Steaming days for V1213 V1213 currently steams north through the Karri & Jarrah forrest on Saturdays and Sundays every weekend from now until 3-4 November 2001, when the steam ban is enforced due to the high fire risk. SATURDAY: V1213 runs 11km north of Pemberton to Eastbrook. This return journey takes 1 3/4 hours and departs Pemberton at 10.30am & 2.15pm. Fares:$21.00 Adult, $10.50 Child, $1.50 up to 4 yr old SUNDAY : V1213 runs 21km north of Pemberton to Lyall. This return journey takes 3 hours. V1213 often picks up timber from Lyall on Sundays and on the up journey, empty timber wagons are attached behind the passenger coaches. The loaded timber wagons are attached immediately behind V1213 for the return journey giving passengers a good view of the locomotive. Fares:$28.00 Adult, $14.00 Child, $1.50 up to 4 yr old Cabride passes are also available - 2 per journey, children must be accompanied by an adult. Fares: $36.00 Adult, $18.00 Child
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