Canberra Railway Museum - ARHS ACT Division

The CANBERRA RAILWAY MUSEUM is operated by the ACT Division of the Australian Railway Historical Society. The museum houses displays of historic locomotives, carriages and rail memorabilia. In addition, the Canberra Railway Museum is the home to both Australia’s oldest and largest operating steam locomotives. The oldest, 1210, was built in 1878 whilst the Beyer-Garratt 6029 steam locomotive weighs 265 tons, the heaviest locomotive class to run in Australia.

We also host educational tours and are available as a party venue. We welcome group visits, and locations for events such as wedding photography and filming.

Throughout the year we run fantastic heritage rail trips and tours
from regular short shuttle trips to Fyshwick, to steam hauled trains
to Bungendore, to long distance trips to Sydney and beyond. We also run dinner/dance trains, and offer charters for your special occasion.