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For some time, we've been refurbishing or manufacturing some 60 metres of drip rails, as part of the next big job to re-cover AL1040's roof.

This photo shows a new end drip rail which has been test fitted.

Latest Update (25/10/2025) – The extension is now virtually complete and the first rack for storing timber has been installed and some of our longest lengths of timber loaded up. The prime intention of this extension is to consolidate all our timber stocks in one place in an orderly and environmentally sound

A rewarding milestone today with the installation of carpet in AL1040 completed. And doesn’t it look magnificent! This is a major achievement for project lead Bob Hall, who has been restoring this carriage at Canberra Railway Museum for 24 years! 

Built in 1901

Mark your calendars for the return of this popular event! On 23 November, the Southern Tablelands Heritage Automotive Restorers Club will be doing a display at the museum, of the wide range of vehicles owned and restored by their members. A fascinating opportunity not to be missed. Stay tuned for updates!

Congratulations to Will Driscoll, who is the winner of our junior photo competition! Will visited the museum with his grandad recently and was presented with his certificate and prize pack by our Patron, Gary Humphries. 
This is Will’s first visit to the museum and we hope to see him back often. Here

We are delighted that Canberra Railway Museum has been recognised by ACT Fire and Rescue for our continuing support of their regular training days!

The ACT F&R visits the Museum four times a year to train rescue personnel on the safe use of heavy lifting equipment.

You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on in the club.

You can also receive notifications about important event reminders and when a website admin adds something new to the website.

STEP 1. Download the App   

The first thing you need to do is download

The Pullman sleeping car AL1040 is truly one-of-a-kind: one of, if not the only, wooden-framed, wooden-bodied Pullman sleeping car in original condition left in the world.

Hello to all our followers! The busy times continue at Canberra Railway Museum. Over the recent long weekend, we hosted The Picnic Train as they rewatered locomotive R766 in between their shuttles to Bungendore. And the Picnic Train will be back again over the Easter weekend!

Meanwhile,