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Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum

Attractions Railway

92 Harold St, Junee, NSW 2663
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Description

The Junee Locomotive Depot was built by the New South Wales Government Railways when the line from Sydney opened to Junee in 1878.

On 29 September 1947, a 42 road, fully covered roundhouse was completed. This was the last steam locomotive depot built by the New South Wales Government Railways. On 29 September 1947, a 42 road, fully covered roundhouse was completed.

This was the last steam locomotive depot built by the New South Wales Government Railways. As well as being the depot for locomotives on various branch lines, it was strategically important being located half-way between Sydney and Melbourne. On 9 July 1993, the State Rail Authority closed the depot.

In December 1994, Junee Council leased the roundhouse with part of it sublet to Austrac Ready Power who restored several ex State Rail Authority engines at the site as well as rebuilding engines for BHP, Port Kembla with the other part set up as a museum.

Details

Museums: Railway

Open Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Location

92 Harold St, Junee, NSW 2663

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Attribution

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