Canberra Railway Museum, Transport museum in Kingston, Australia
The Canberra Railway Museum is a transport museum in the Canberra region housing locomotives, passenger carriages, freight wagons, and track equipment from different eras. The collection includes workshop machinery and technical items that document Australia's railway heritage across more than a century.
The museum was established in 1985 to preserve Australia's railway heritage. After facing financial challenges in 2016, the organization was restructured in 2018 to ensure the collection's long-term survival and accessibility.
The collection shows how railways shaped Australian society and connected remote regions to growing cities. Visitors experience how travel and transport have changed over time through the actual machines and carriages on display.
The museum displays locomotives and carriages in outdoor spaces, with some accessible for boarding and inspection. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven ground, as the site is primarily open-air.
The collection features one of the world's oldest operating steam locomotives, built in 1878 and still functional. This machine demonstrates the engineering quality and durability of early railway technology.
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