Bennett Brook Railway began running special days for kids in 1996, initially marketing them as "Thomas and Friends day'. They are now marketed as 'Ashley and Friends day', principally due to licensing issues and are currently held every May and September.

This footage was originally shot by BBR member Simon Mead. Check out Simons YouTube channel here;    / @simonsrailwayvideos  

00:01 Betty Thompson at platform 1, Whiteman Village Junction.

00:09 Ng15 118 'Elizabeth' departs platform 3, Whiteman Village Junction.

00:40 Wclass Melbourne tram departing Whiteman Village Junction.

01:00 Fowler built diesel 'Rosalie' runs down platform 2, Whiteman Village Junction.


01:20 Betty Thompson, platform 3 Village Junction.

01:32 Bus Preservation Society of WA half cab bus, plus Betty Thompson and train, transporting passengers at Kangaroo Flats station.

02:10 Elizabeth departing Kangaroo Flats.

02:37 Maylands petrol mechanical loco with 'Annie' oil fired 0-4-2 tank engine departing 1 platform, Village Junction.

03:06 onwards - Elizabeth, Betty Thompson, Annie and Maylands operating various services off platforms 1,2 and 3 at Whiteman Village Junction.