By Allie Thackray
The Galston500 is an exciting once a year event, that raises money for research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research.
It is hosted by the Hornsby Model Engineers Co – Op Ltd, a 100% volunteer Run Organisation, at their “Galston Valley Railway” site.
The Galston500 is an endurance event that sees a number of teams operating 5 inch gauge miniature trains over a combined total of 500 laps of the picturesque 1km track at the Galston Valley Railway. Starting at 7am, on Saturday 31st August 2024, with Public attendance from 10am till 3pm, The event will continue until all 500 laps are complete!
The public are invited to join us at the event, between 10am and 3pm with entertainment on the day planned to include Live Music, Merchandise, Craft and Food Stalls, RFS Fire Truck and, of course, rides on the miniature trains.
The event is once again fancy dress, with the theme this year being “As seen on TV”.
All visitors and participants are invited to dress up as a character they have seen on TV!
Multiple Sclerosis is a cause that we are very passionate about and we are excited to be making a difference!
The Galston500 has raised over $46,000 in past years for research into finding a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
I myself was diagnosed with MS in 2013 and my sister in 2012. It has been extremely difficult on all of our family, but especially my sisters 3 young children.
More information on the event is available on https://www.galston500.com or on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/galston500
