Stories

Our story is more than 130 years old. It began with the piners and miners who pushed their way into one of the most inhospitable corners of the world. It continues today with you. Every visit, every journey and every shared memory helps keep the railway alive. For our local community we are an economic boost, a keeper of heritage and a source of pride.

Below are just some of the stories we have gathered along the way.

We learn more about the railway every day, from the men who worked on the line, the families who lived in remote settlements and the details that make up the life of our rolling stock. If you have a story of your own, we would love to hear it. You can share it with us here.

Want to share your story?

Many voices have shaped the railway, from workers and families to the people who cared for the locomotives themselves. If you have a story connected to the line, we would love to listen. Every memory helps keep the history of the West Coast alive.

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