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The Port Milang Historic Railway Museum

The Port Milang Historic Railway Museum

Milang Railways… Where History Comes to Life

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The South Australian Light Railway Centre

Before trucks and utes were in common use, there were seven hundred light railways in South Australia. They performed the roles which were later taken over by trucks. Most harbours had a  jetty tramway to move goods between ship and shore. Construction sites, mines, quarries, salt pans, wineries, brickworks and many other industries used a light railway. Today there are only nine remaining, seven amusement railways plus two still used in industry.

The South Australian Light Railway Centre was established to tell the story of South Australia’s light railways. It includes:

  • Storyboards describing each type of railway
  • The Fordson jetty tractor which operated at Port Price
  • The 1938 Ruston Hornsby diesel locomotive which moved gypsum at Stenhouse Bay
  • The battery locomotive and wagons used to move explosives at Smithfield
  • A 1927 Fowler steam locomotive from Mackay.
  • A pushbutton operated model railway
  • Tipping, Cordite and Munitions wagons
  • Track worker’s vehicles including a track tricycle which you can ride on.
  • A full size steam locomotive driving simulator

On Sundays only we also offer free train rides on our 2 foot gauge railway.

The South Australian Light Railway Centre
The South Australian Light Railway Centre
The South Australian Light Railway Centre
Credits: Calebs Rail Films

Tour Group Bookings

Available for clubs and tour groups looking for an interesting and economical place to have lunch or a Devonshire Tea.

Tour Groups
Open Hours

Saturdays & Sundays
Museum 12pm – 4pm, free entry
Craft Shop 10am – 4pm

Sundays Only
Free Train Rides
Cafeteria Car Open

How to Find Us
Contact Us

Museum, Group Bookings & Lunch Enquiries 
Contact the Secretary: Peter Lucas
Phone: 0414 232 060 Or Email Below.

Craft Shop Enquiries
Contact: Dianne Potter
Phone: 0438 843 367

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