THE closest Sunraysia will get to Puffing Billy is the Red Cliffs Steam Train Railway, which isn't such a shabby second choice as it's local, cheaper and fun!

The train runs on the first Sunday of every month, leaving from Karadoc Station near Red Cliffs at 11am and taking young and old locomotive enthusiasts on a 30 minute journey back in time along the highway.

There is no need to pre book and...