11/10/2025
Tanis Put His Life on Track Early 🚂 The Ginger Factory Mary Valley Rattler
There has always been a child’s fascination with trains, whether they be drawn by old steam locomotives, a range of diesels and electrics, or even emerging technologies such as solar or Maglev.
Tanis Fulcher is no exception, the difference being that he has already become one, albeit not on the nation’s main lines – yet.
“I had a big interest as a child in railways,” he said.
“I’d be taken to model train shows by Dad and Grandad, taking me to see different things.
“I remember in Rocky spending time at railway yards with Grandad when up visiting family. It grew from there: steam rail shows, rail trips.”
The now 30-year-old will also be happy to tell you that not only is the future of train transport looking good, but that the heritage and history of the technology won’t die out as it’s being looked after by a whole new range of people aged under 40.
Read the full article in our October issue:
👉 yourlocallifestyle.com.au
