July 3rd, 2024Newstead station readies for very big birthday

The community of Newstead is getting set to celebrate a big birthday milestone for its historic railway station with a free public event planned.

This Sun July 7 the Newstead Arts Hub that now occupies the town’s historic railway building will host a free community celebration acknowledging that it’s been 150 years since the railway arrived in the township.

Organisers are inviting everyone to get along at 2.30pm to join the community celebration at the former railway station.

There will be food, fellowship and a chance to indulge in the nostalgia of yesteryear, when the train service was such an invaluable part of the Newstead community.

They’re hoping many of those who attend will also bring stories, photos or any memorabilia relating to the railway in Newstead.

Beverages will be available to purchase and to help with planning, organisers are encouraging bookings to the free event with more information available from the Newstead Railway Arts Hub’s own website.