Rail Heritage WA Archive Photo Gallery

A picture tells a thousand words - and in historical research,
a picture may often show something for which no words have been written.

Rail Heritage WA has collected photographs and images over many years and these are available for research purposes thanks to the assistance of Lotterywest.
Please contact our archivist if you would like full size images or more information:

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P2288776 viewsModel S class loco on wheat train of GE class wagons, scale 1/4 inch=1ft, in bulk handling exhibit at Royal Show Perth, made at Midland Junction by WAGR and Co-Operative Bulk Handling, long shot

T0861176 viewsADL Class 802 and ADC Class 852, Up suburban passenger service, between Welshpool and Oats Street, Welshpool Road level crossing, goods shed, SWR line

P2360776 viewsXA class 1402 on a train of Queensland carriages, siding, front and side view from trackside

P1642275 viewsL class diesel, end and side view

P1643275 viewsG class 137, rear and side view

P1652975 viewsLoco depot, various steam locos, crane, houses, East Perth

P1682875 viewsCommonwealth Railways (CR) - TAR line officials standing in front of motor cars at the opening of the railway near Ooldea.

P1885475 viewsBHP Iron Ore(BHPIO) Goldsworthy J/V C36-7M class 5506 "Mount Goldsworthy" at Boodarie. This locomotive renamed "Nimingarra"

P1885675 viewsBHP Iron Ore (BHPIO) Goldsworthy J/V CM36-7M class 5510 "Newman". Fitted with GE Dash 8 radiators.at Boodarie.

P1886775 viewsGoldsworthy Mining (GML) A class 4 hauls an empty ore train over the De Grey River road/rail bridge near Port Hedland.

P1888575 viewsHamersley Iron (HI) C636R class 3016 on low loader at Comeng Bassendean works ready for departure to Dampier after rebuilding with Pilbara cab. Rear view

P1891875 viewsHamersley Iron (HI) M636 class 4032, 4043 head through Emu with a an empty train.

P1892575 viewsBHP Iron Ore (BHPIO) CM40-8M class 5661 "Funamachi". Loco on its trial trip after delivery front rebuilding to Newman.

P1892875 viewsMount Newman (MNM) M636 class 5474 on low loader Great Northern Hwy near Pearce. The loco was enroute to Comeng Bassendean for rebuilding.

P1963075 viewsN class 1880 Wagerup accident, cranes lifting locomotive. SWR line.

P1964375 viewsG class 233 with fitters L to R Bluey Wiggins, unknown, Reg Parsons, Bert Aggrisi at Bunbury Loco shed. SWR line

P1969375 views2 of 3 images of the ceremony to launch the roof fund and the unveiling of a plaque to mark the gifting of Lot 111 Railway Parade Bassendean to the ARHS. It was also the inaugural "Railfest" day at the Rail Transport Museum. A view of the crowd at the ceremony. Mr. Noel Zeplin at the right hand end of the front row.