Raising money for Multiple Sclerosis research via
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Amount Raised in 2024
$14,827 Total Raised since 2018: $61,195
About the Galston500
The Galston500 is an annual event which challenges a collection of 5” Scale Model Locomotive teams to attempt to complete a combined total of 500 laps of the picturesque 1km track at the Galston Valley Railway, to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research.This years Galston500 will be held on Saturday the 31st August.
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Raising Funds for Multiple Sclerosis research
Every year we look forward to this event. Since its begining this event has raised and donated over $46,000 towards Multiple Sclerosis research.In 2024 with your help, we would like to better this total.
This year the funds will once again be donated directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Research team at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research.
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The Teams
Teams from affiliated Model Railways throughout New South Wales are invited to participate in the Galston500, preparing their locomotive, adorning fancy dress, gaining sponsorships and hauling passengers for rides on the day. Each team and it's members are vital to the event's success.Find Out More...
Support the event
You can help support the event in a number of ways. These include;Register your team
If you are a member of an affiliated AALS Model Railway Club and would like to participate in the 2024 Galston500. You can register your team hereMinimum team size is one person and their locomotive
The Venue
Nestled in the bushlands on the outskirts of Galston (in the Hornsby Shire, NSW),The Galston Valley Railway is a picturesque minature railway, with 1km of track winding throughout the bush and up the hills.
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This video gives you a quick tour of the track.
We ride around the Galston Valley Railway whilst Hornsby RSL Pipe Band play the pipes. This was one of the last laps of the day ending a fantastic Galston 500. Many thanks to all those who took part.
