The Port Lincoln Railway Museum has opened a new display room just in time for the summer holidays.
A series of panels tell the story of the role of the railways in agriculture on Eyre Peninsula – from the days of ketches and the windjammers’ annual ‘Grain Races’ to Europe, right through to the present day.
A new large display panel has a selection of short videos and some interactive timelines.
Visitors can select those of interest to delve a little deeper into some aspects of the overall story.
“Thanks to a grant from the History Trust of SA and a lot of effort by volunteers, we have been able to open up this new room to visitors for the first time,” Port Lincoln Railway Museum president Peter Knife said.
“Now that all rail haulage of grain on Eyre Peninsula has ended, it is important that the contribution of the railways to Eyre Peninsula’s economy and communities is not forgotten.”
The museum is open every Wednesday afternoon from 1pm to 4pm.
It also opens from 8.30am to 4pm on cruise ship days – however, please note it will only open from 1pm to 4pm on Wednesday, February 14.
Finally, the museum will also be open on Sunday, January 14 and Sunday, January 21 from 1pm to 4pm.
