Rolling stock

Some of the key items in the collection are the:

Steam Locomotive 78 - M36 Class

Steam Locomotive 78 - M36 Class

Steam Locomotive No. 78 was built in Sydney Workshop in 1876, using frames supplied by the leading locomotive designer and manufacturer Robert Stephenson & Co. of Newcastle-on-Tyne. Apart from an exhibition engine built in 1869, No. 78 was one of the first four engines the NSWGR built locally. Locomotive No. 78 was in operation until 1928 and in 1980 was restored for display by volunteers.

Locomotive No. 1 is on display at the Powerhouse Museum. Read more on the Steam Locomotive 78 - M36 Class
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Prison Van BKD 711

Prison Van BKD 711
Prison Van BKD 711

Trains have been delivering precious and dangerous goods all over NSW for over 150 years. They deliver everything from fruit and veg, horses, families even the state's most wanted! The Prison Van at the Rail Heritage Centre is one of four vehicles built in 1915 to convey prisons to country goals. The van could carry up to 22 prisoners.