The Malta Railway was the only railway line ever on the island of Malta, and it consisted of a single railway line from Vallettato Mdina. It was a single track line in metre-gauge, operating from 1883 to 1931. The railway was known locally in Maltese as il-vapur tal-art (the land ship).
The former station in Birkirkara (seen below in its original state) is currently used as a child care centre, but plans are being made to turn it into a museum known as the Birchircara Historical Malta Railway Museum. The garden near the station, Ġnien l-Istazzjon (Station Garden), contains the only surviving carriage of the railway, although it is in a rather dilapidated state. When the station is converted into a museum, the garden will also be refurbished, and the carriage will be restored and repositioned.
Please bring own pen/pencil!! The cache contains some small trinkets up for trading. Kindly write down in logbook what you take and what you replace it with.
Photos very much appreciated!
There are several entrances to the garden. The main one being right next to the bus terminus, the other in front of the McDonalds and the other next to the old Birkirkara church.