Newport Railway Museum

The Newport Railway Museum is a collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives plus freight wagons located in Melbourne. The vehicles showcase different periods of Australian railway development from various operators and regions.

The museum was founded in 1962 when the Australian Railway Historical Society received space at Newport Workshops to save locomotives from being scrapped. Since then it has established itself as a permanent place to document Australia's railway technical history.

The museum reflects how railways shaped Australia's development and is run by rail enthusiasts who share their passion with visitors. You can sense the appreciation for this transport history in every restored vehicle on display.

The museum is located on Champion Road and opens on Saturdays from 12 to 17, with additional Sunday hours during school holidays. Watch the weather as most of the collection sits outdoors and visiting can involve quite a bit of walking.

H220 Heavy Harry, the largest locomotive ever built in Australia, stands here alongside F176, Victoria's oldest surviving steam locomotive. These two machines represent the beginning and peak of Australian locomotive production.

Location: City of Hobsons Bay

Operator: Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS) Victorian Division

Address: 26 Champion Rd, Newport VIC 3015

Opening Hours: Saturday 12:00-17:00; SH Sunday 12:00-17:00; December 25 off

Phone: +61393977412

Website: https://arhsvic.org.au/museum

GPS coordinates: -37.85553,144.88589

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05