Destination... Peterborough (SA) Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre

just maybe you will be sitting there chewing a blade of straw on the pltform ! to explain it all

Last time I was past there it looked totally deserted. There has been no news of this place in the railway magazines eg. Railway Digest, for yonks.

I was of the understanding that Steamtown had folded and that the narrow gauge track to Black Rock had been condemned and was going to be lifted.

Did they have anything in steam or was it just static exhibits?

I'm going down to P.P. by rail in the next couple of weeks, we'll probably get placed into the loop at Peterborough, so if time permits I'll walk over & have a quick squize.

But seriously the last time I went past the place was locked up and deserted.

Hi Willem,

The main trunk line passes right behind my workshop here in Northam.
The Indian Pacific, Freight trains and also huge Grain trains all pass by and are a wonderful sight from 20 metres away.
Theres something about Trains that brings out the lad in me and I envy the bloke up front at the controls.

As in most places, the hey day of rail travel has long since gone, but we have a bunch of dedicated people trying to restore whats left of the old Station, associated buildings, couple of old engines and relics from the past.
The Shire does help with some funding, no where near the million mark, but the bulk comes from local donations and support.

Still got a lot of WA to see before we cross any borders but if and when I start buying maps of SA, Peterborough will be on the list.

Thanks Willem,

Lionel.

Hi Willem,

Great to see that upgrade has finally happened. Had some involvement with the rail land in Peterborough when I worked for Transport and the upgrade was in the pipeline when I decided to leave.
There's more to Peterborough than most people realise. A lot just look at the remnants of the station and keep going.
The Dowds Hill tunnel would have to be one of the best kept secrets.
Will definitely be up to have a look soon.

Bazza

Willem!. You keep this advertising up and the tourist population, might wanna make you leave P.B...Hahahahaha.


Cheers Axle.

We went there in 2004 & loved it.

Willem...G'Day
There's big plans in the wind for the Rail Precinct here too. Old building renovations , but the big one is a plan to re open the old line through to Snake Creek, using the old bridge , they're going to get a steam Loco and some carraiges and run tourists to Snake Creek and back.

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