THE Mornington Peninsula’s most heroic school holiday adventure is returning, with superheroes preparing to descend on the Mornington Tourist Railway for a series of action-packed train rides this winter. Families are invited to climb aboard and enjoy a unique one-hour return journey between Moorooduc and Mornington while meeting some of their favourite comic book heroes along the way. The popular Superhero Train Rides have become a school holiday tradition, combining the magic of heritage train travel with the excitement of superhero encounters. Young passengers are encouraged to dress as their favourite superhero or villain, with capes, masks and costumes set…
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A DILAPIDATED footpath that has posed a safety risk for senior pedestrians crossing a heritage railway in Mornington is set to be repaired early next year following community advocacy. Mornington Peninsula Shire has confirmed it will undertake repairs to the damaged footpath on Bungower Rd, which runs along the Mornington Tourist Railway. The footpath has caused difficulties for older residents, particularly those using walkers and mobility scooters with many unable to safely access the nearby Peninsula Homemaker Centre. The issue came to attention after Mornington MP Chris Crewther advocated on behalf of senior residents concerned about navigating the hazardous crossing.…
TRAINS and dancers were on time at the station when Mornington Tourist Railway held its annual rock and roll day at Moorooduc. Above the tracks dancers from Team Richards Dance Studio made their moves to the sounds of the Rockin Daddys Band while the car park featured antique cars, including those from the Ford V8 Club.“Rock and Roll Day has become an annual event at the railway,” tourist railway committee member Owen Paden said. “We work in conjunction with Grant and Maryanne Richards from Team Richards Dance Studio and they bring dozens of dancers to our platform to perform. Some…