The railway was officially opened on 3 February 1862.
Around £75,000 had been spent, of which approximately a third went into the construction of the railway.

At noon, horse-drawn paired wagons left the company depot in Brook Street for the port, with the Nelson Brass Band being seated in the first pair of wagons.
The next set of wagons carried company officials and guests, also on temporary seating.
The remaining wagons were loaded with ore.

The procession proceeded along streets lined with the local inhabitants, who had earlier erected flags and banners.
Once the procession reached the port and the ore had been dumped at the privately owned Albion Wharf, they returned to town.

In gratitude for the efforts of the men who had been involved in the construction of the line, the company gave each of them a paid holiday, and treated them to a lunch at the Freemasons' Hall.
As was then customary several speeches were given, after which a toast was offered to Wrey.
The day's festivities were concluded with a soiree and ball.
The railway was officially opened on 3 February 1862. Around £75,000 had been spent, of which approximately a third went into the construction of the railway.
At noon, horse-drawn paired wagons left the company depot in Brook Street for the port, with the Nelson Brass Band being seated in the first pair of wagons. The next set of wagons carried company officials and guests, also on temporary seating. The remaining wagons were loaded with ore.
The procession proceeded along streets lined with the local inhabitants, who had earlier erected flags and banners. Once the procession reached the port and the ore had been dumped at the privately owned Albion Wharf, they returned to town.
In gratitude for the efforts of the men who had been involved in the construction of the line, the company gave each of them a paid holiday, and treated them to a lunch at the Freemasons' Hall. As was then customary several speeches were given, after which a toast was offered to Wrey. The day's festivities were concluded with a soiree and ball.
Dun Mountain Railway