Welcome to the Canberra Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Inc.
(CSMEE)

We operate the CANBERRA MINIATURE RAILWAY and provide train rides for the public on our advertised running days from 10:30am to 2:30pm plus regular evening events under lights in the warmer months from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. These include our very special events at Easter, Halloween and Christmas.

The next train will depart: SUNDAY, 26 JULY @ 10:30am

Tickets for our rides can be bought here. Gift certificates are also available. These provide entry to the site and unlimited rides for a date of your choice and are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. A great gift idea for your children, grandchildren, friends, visitors from interstate or even Mum & Dad! Click here to purchase gift certificates. 

Why not hold your next party at the trains? You get a reserved place in our party area, optional use of a BBQ, and one unlimited ride ticket, all for just 50 bucks. Cheapest party venue in town! To make a party booking click here. 

For safety reasons, children shorter than our height indicators (approx 1.4 metres) cannot ride alone and must be accompanied by an adult. These indicators are at the ticket box and the station platforms. PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SAFETY REASONS, CHILDREN AGED UNDER 3 (WHO ARE ENTITLED TO A FREE TICKET) ARE NOT PERMITTED TO RIDE ON OUR 5″ GROUND LEVEL TRAINS (THE LITTLE TRAINS) AT ALL. They can still ride our big trains and our steam locomotives on our elevated track. This restriction is lifted when the child turns 3.

ENCLOSED FOOTWEAR IS REQUIRED – NO OPEN TOED SHOES

ALL GUESTS MUST BE SEATED, NO BABIES IN ARMS

Cash no longer accepted. EFTPOS facilities are available. 

Our “Dining Car” is open every running day with a variety of yummy hot and cold food and drinks.

For inquiries concerning Society activities and general operations, please e-mail  or call 1300 731 954.

How to find us

The easiest way to find us is to punch “Canberra Miniature Railway” into Google Maps and let it navigate you right to our gate but if you’re from the past, look up Jerrabomberra Avenue in your street directory or map and drive to the southern end of it, crossing over Hindmarsh Drive and going through the big gates.

About us

The Canberra Society of Model & Experimental Engineers is a community association incorporated in the ACT, ABN 60 880 107 328. It’s a non-profit organisation, staffed entirely by volunteers, that operates the Canberra Miniature Railway as a service to the community. The Society is a member of the Australian Association of Live Steamers (AALS). All surplus monies are used to build, maintain and improve the facilities and rolling stock (trains).