The ANZAC Bulletin issued in February 1918 breathlessly reports that the annual railway picnic at Ballarat boasted an attendance of 8,000 people.  The South West Rail and Heritage Centre’s Old Fashioned Railway Picnic , one hundred years on on November 25, welcomes everyone who would like to indulge in a great family oriented day out complete with the age old fun of simple games such as sack and three legged races and tug of war.  There is even the SWRHC’s own take on the evergreen egg and spoon race!! In days gone by these picnics were a well anticipated annual day out for the whole family and we invite you all to recreate the happy atmosphere as enjoyed by our forebears.