A Brief Introduction
The Melbourne Limited was a privately owned steam train that ran from 1985 to 1989 between Melbourne and regional Victorian towns. It provided a first class travel experience, not previously seen before in Australia. This website is dedicated to the project, its people and history.
About The Melbourne Limited
Discover how Thomas Binns and Micheal Muter conceived the train idea in 1979.
The man behind the project
The amazing story of Tom Binns, the man behind the Melbourne Limited project.
In the Media
The Melbourne Limited appeared in many publications including the L.A. Times.
Photo Gallery
A selection of photos of the build and maiden voyage to Bendigo in 1982.
Historical Documents
Read some of the key documents from the early days of the Melbourne Limiteds story.
Videos and Interviews
Watch the videos from a variety of television shows on Tom and the trains journey.