Museum
Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum
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The Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum is situated at the original Alice Springs railway station, which served as the terminus of the narrow-gauge Ghan line from 1929 until 1980. The museum preserves the history of the railway that connected the outback to the south, featuring restored steam and diesel locomotives, passenger carriages, and freight wagons. Visitors can walk through the station building, see the original ticket office, and view exhibits on the challenges of building the line through desert and flood country. The highlight is the chance to explore the trains up close, including the iconic NSU class steam engine.
Don't miss
- Explore the restored steam locomotive NSU 52 and other engines that pulled the original Ghan trains.
- Walk through the historic station building with its original ticket office and waiting room.
- View exhibits on the construction challenges of the Ghan line, including floods and extreme heat.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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