Ballaarat steam engine

The Ballaarat steam engine, featuring a narrow gauge design, stands as a preserved industrial machine at the Busselton visitor center near the foreshore.

Built in 1871 at Victoria Foundry in Ballarat, this locomotive operated until 1887, transporting timber from Yoganup mill through Western Australia's first timber railway.

The locomotive name reflects Aboriginal language origins, combining 'balla' and 'arat' from the Victorian city where it was manufactured.

The restored locomotive can be viewed daily alongside exhibits detailing Western Australia's timber industry at the Busselton visitor information center.

This locomotive holds the distinction of being Australia's first locally manufactured 1067 millimeter gauge steam engine, marking a milestone in national engineering.

Location: City of Busselton

Location: Western Australia

Inception: 1871

Part of: Ballaarat Tramline

GPS coordinates: -33.64502,115.34559

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:21