Rail Journeys Museum / Australian Railway Monument Werris Creek
Visit the historic Werris Creek Railway Station and step back in time to a display of fascinating railway related artifacts and photographs.
The display depicts the past history of Werris Creek as the first railway town in Australia from the age of steam through to the modern day diesel
The Werris Creek railway station building is a unique structure built in the late 1880,s and was designed by the famed NSW railway engineer John Whitton
The Museum is open 7 days a week from 10.00am to 4pm each day
Local volunteers provide ever helpful staff for the museum and visitors can be assured of a friendly welcome and an informative insight into the history of rail in the Werris Creek area and elsewhere
Visitors to the museum may also inspect the Australian Railway Monument which commemorates the lives of Australian Railway Men and Women killed whilst on duty
The names of these railway staff are listed on specially created memorial walls of the monument
Museum staff will be only too pleased to answer inquiries regarding the monument or where appropriate arrange for placement of relatives names on the monument
The Werris Creek Railway Station is located in the centre of Werris Creek and is paralled by the main street.
Visitors may access the station precinct by parking opposite the Kiaora cafe and walking across the railway footbridge. This will allow visitors to view the Australian Railway Monument
To reach the station grounds by car, turn left approximately 200 metres north (towards Tamworth) from the Kiaora Cafe in Single St (please note: Parking at the station is very limited and is primarly for use by rail passengers. Visitors with limited mobility are naturally encouraged to use the station car park)
Werris Creek itself is located midway between Tamworth and Willow Tree on the tourist route via Quirindi.
Contact details
Rail Journeys Museum
02 67687929 (ph)
railjny@nsw.chariot.net.au
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