Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway 2025

when: 24 May 2025 - 19 October 2025 | venue: National Archives of Australia | cost: See event for details | address: Kings Avenue Parkes 2600 | website: https://naa.gov.au

published: 26 May 2025, 5 min read

Explore a colourful chapter of Australia's history at National Archives' exhibition Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway.

Opening in 1917, the Trans-Australian Railway was Australia's most economically and strategically important line. It ran from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, crossing the Nullarbor Plain and connecting the nation's east and west.

This exhibition features fascinating archival records, photos and footage that captured the events and challenges from the railway's first 60 years, including its impact on First Nations people.

From the construction effort and its diverse workforce to the unique lives of communities that sprang up along the line, this is a must-see exhibition for those who revel in Australia's railway history through time and place.

Go see Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway 2025.

Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway 2025 | What's on in Parkes

Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway 2025 is on 24 May 2025 - 19 October 2025. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Parkes. Call 02 6212 3600 for details. Visit their website at https://naa.gov.au.

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Event Details

what: Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway 2025
when: 24 May 2025 - 19 October 2025
start time/end time: See event website for details
venue: National Archives of Australia
phone: 02 6212 3600
city/suburb: Parkes ACT

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