Red rattler visits Pakenham

A blast from the past appeared at Pakenham Train Station on Sunday.

By Shelby Brooks

Reminiscent of yesteryear, an iconic ’red rattler’ train delighted transport enthusiasts at Pakenham Train Station over the weekend.

The Red Rattler (Tait) electric train was on a driver training run to Cranbourne, Pakenham and Hurstbridge on Sunday 14 November and stopped a various stations along the line for curious onlookers.

The piece of history rolled on through the Pakenham station around 10.20am, allowing many people to take a glimpse into the past.