On Friday 23 July, 2004, the first steam train to Walhalla since 1944 officially arrived to a gala reception. The small Henchel steam loco pulled a packed train of invited guests up Stringers Creek Gorge from Thomson to Walhalla (with a little help from the Fowler Diesel pushing).

The steam train will operate to Walhalla on the 1st weekend of the month, starting on the weekend of 31 July/1 August. 2004. The normal timetable will apply. The steam engine will run from May to November.