ARHS Railway Museum - Williamstown Victoria
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bucketeer
S 37° 51.371 E 144° 53.195
55H E 314075 N 5808036
The Museum has the largest collection of Victorian Railways steam locomotives on display.
Waymark Code: WM878X
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 02/13/2010
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The museum showcase the evolution of steam locomotives in Victoria, with more than 15 different locomotives, including the H class, at 260 tons, the largest locomotive to operate in Victoria.
In the days before mobile cranes, the Victorian Railways had their own. On display you will find 3 examples of steam cranes including No. 19, a 60 ton crane used at derailments.
Other equipment on display includes;
Vintage ground breaking diesel locomotives
Electric locomotives
Suburban and country passenger carriages
Guards vans and a selection of freight wagons.
Unfortunately the opening hours are quite limited;
Saturdays and Sundays, midday to 5pm
Public Holidays (except Good Friday and Christmas Day), midday to 5 pm
Wednesdays during school Holidays, midday to 4 pm
Museum Website: [Web Link]
Train ride provided?: no
Actual railroad cars or locomotives on display?: yes
Street Address: Champion Road, North Williamstown
Gift shop?: yes
Café/restaurant?: no
Theater?: no
Admission fee?: Not listed
Other features?: Not listed
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