Canberra Railway Museum Canberra

If you wish to delve into the fascinating history of railways in Canberra, Australia, the Canberra Railway Museum is a must-visit for you.

Location

Australia's Canberra Railway Museum is located quite close to Canberra Railway Station, at the end of the Cunningham Street at Geijira Place.

Timings

- The museum is open from 1 pm-4pm on Sundays as well as public holidays.

- The museum is open 11am-4pm on the last Sunday of every month, when you get rail motor rides from the railway platform.

Entry

Ticket prices range from a nominal 3 Aus $ to 10 Aus $.

Features of Canberra Railway Museum, Canberra

Some of the fascinating features of this museum are:

- A ride in quaint American style end-platform carriages and dog-box carriages that were in vogue before electric trains came to Canberra

- Steam locomotives, including the historical 1210, that towed the first train into Canberra

- Photographs and memorabilia of the railways of the Canberra and Monaro districts

- Two vintage 'Tin Hare' rail motors. You get to ride one of them from the Museum to Flyshwick on the last Sunday of every month!

- Free Barbecue facilities!

- Vintage carriages ideal for meetings, as well as on-board catering facilites on trains! For more information contact the Museum Coordinator at 6295 7909.

- You can opt for guided tours that narrate the history behind exhibits.

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