Car Museums & places to visit in Tasmania
National Automobile Museum of Tasmania - Launceston
Over the last thirty years, the National Automobile Museum of Tasmania has earned its place at the heart of the Island State’s car culture. An evolving display of classic cars and motorcycles has brought international acclaim.
With a move to larger, purpose-built premises in 2019, new opportunities have presented themselves, including the establishment of the Hall of Muscle, a tribute to the Australian muscle car, featuring a rotating parade of high-performance classics. Currently, the Museum features ‘SUPERCARS’, a revolving display showcasing a cross section of exotic Supercars from Ferrari, Audi, Lamborghini, Honda, and others.
Additionally, visitors can be sure to see an evolving display of cars and motorcycles spanning well over one hundred years, from all corners of the globe. The Museum also houses the Tasmanian Motorsport Hall of Fame, and a large gift shop that will delight people of all ages.
The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is located at 84 Lindsay Street, Launceston, opposite the Silo Hotel. The NAMT offers full disabled access across a single level, and free parking, just a short walk from the popular Seaport precinct.
For further details please contact the manager, Phil Costello 03 6334 8888 https://namt.com.au
With a move to larger, purpose-built premises in 2019, new opportunities have presented themselves, including the establishment of the Hall of Muscle, a tribute to the Australian muscle car, featuring a rotating parade of high-performance classics. Currently, the Museum features ‘SUPERCARS’, a revolving display showcasing a cross section of exotic Supercars from Ferrari, Audi, Lamborghini, Honda, and others.
Additionally, visitors can be sure to see an evolving display of cars and motorcycles spanning well over one hundred years, from all corners of the globe. The Museum also houses the Tasmanian Motorsport Hall of Fame, and a large gift shop that will delight people of all ages.
The National Automobile Museum of Tasmania is located at 84 Lindsay Street, Launceston, opposite the Silo Hotel. The NAMT offers full disabled access across a single level, and free parking, just a short walk from the popular Seaport precinct.
For further details please contact the manager, Phil Costello 03 6334 8888 https://namt.com.au
Pearn's Steam World - Westbury
The Collection started in the 1950's
In the 1950’s, the Pearn brothers saw that the age of steam and threshing was giving way to tractors and self propelled headers. The last contracting job completed by the thresher was carried out in 1953. All machines used by the Pearns were kept in good working condition in sheds and when other farmers sold their machines for scrap the Pearns purchased sixteen more engines throughout the years.
They decided to collect a representative sample of the steam engines operating in the state. They were already operating Marshall and Bulldog tractors on the farm and in the business. When other farmers and sawmillers sold their machines for scrap, the Pearn’s purchased many of them for their collection Spare time was not used for recreational activities, instead it was used to polish and paint the engines.
And so began the Pearns collection of steam traction engines and farm machinery, a hobby that involved all members of the family in recovering, restoring and operating the giants from the past and eventually creating the largest private collection of its kind in the Southern hemisphere.
Steam rallies were held at the family farm, “Sunnyside”, during the 1960’s with thousands of dollars raised for Red Cross and Rotary. Steam engines were taken to both Launceston and Westbury shows. The engines were driven to the shows, this slow process may have taken one engine seven hours to complete and at a speed of a fast walking pace. This commenced in 1972 and continued for another fourteen years. Other trips made by the engines were to Deloraine, Devonport, Symmons Plains and Cressy either for shows or agricultural displays.
In the 1980’s the collection moved to the present location, on the site of the old Westbury saleyards. With the help of Rotary, Apex and a few volunteers they established one shed. By fund raising, the volunteer organisation of Pearn’s Steam World managed to raise enough money to build a second shed, costing $80,000.
Funds raised at the Steam Rallies built the Red Cross retirement homes in Westbury and the children’s road safety training facility in Launceston.
With the move to the present site, the Westbury Preservation Association Inc was formed to protect the collection for future generations. The collection is run and operated by members of the Pearn family and a team of enthusiast volunteers.
http://steamworld.com.au
Address: 65 Meander Valley Rd, Westbury, Tasmania, 7303.
Phone (03) 6393 1414 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Daily 10am - 3pm Except Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Admission: $10 Adults $5 for children aged 5 - 15. Free entry for children under 5.
Source: Photos and content provided by the Secretary at Pearn's Steam World. Group bookings are welcome.
In the 1950’s, the Pearn brothers saw that the age of steam and threshing was giving way to tractors and self propelled headers. The last contracting job completed by the thresher was carried out in 1953. All machines used by the Pearns were kept in good working condition in sheds and when other farmers sold their machines for scrap the Pearns purchased sixteen more engines throughout the years.
They decided to collect a representative sample of the steam engines operating in the state. They were already operating Marshall and Bulldog tractors on the farm and in the business. When other farmers and sawmillers sold their machines for scrap, the Pearn’s purchased many of them for their collection Spare time was not used for recreational activities, instead it was used to polish and paint the engines.
And so began the Pearns collection of steam traction engines and farm machinery, a hobby that involved all members of the family in recovering, restoring and operating the giants from the past and eventually creating the largest private collection of its kind in the Southern hemisphere.
Steam rallies were held at the family farm, “Sunnyside”, during the 1960’s with thousands of dollars raised for Red Cross and Rotary. Steam engines were taken to both Launceston and Westbury shows. The engines were driven to the shows, this slow process may have taken one engine seven hours to complete and at a speed of a fast walking pace. This commenced in 1972 and continued for another fourteen years. Other trips made by the engines were to Deloraine, Devonport, Symmons Plains and Cressy either for shows or agricultural displays.
In the 1980’s the collection moved to the present location, on the site of the old Westbury saleyards. With the help of Rotary, Apex and a few volunteers they established one shed. By fund raising, the volunteer organisation of Pearn’s Steam World managed to raise enough money to build a second shed, costing $80,000.
Funds raised at the Steam Rallies built the Red Cross retirement homes in Westbury and the children’s road safety training facility in Launceston.
With the move to the present site, the Westbury Preservation Association Inc was formed to protect the collection for future generations. The collection is run and operated by members of the Pearn family and a team of enthusiast volunteers.
http://steamworld.com.au
Address: 65 Meander Valley Rd, Westbury, Tasmania, 7303.
Phone (03) 6393 1414 Email: [email protected]
Hours: Daily 10am - 3pm Except Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Admission: $10 Adults $5 for children aged 5 - 15. Free entry for children under 5.
Source: Photos and content provided by the Secretary at Pearn's Steam World. Group bookings are welcome.
Francis Ransley vintage car collection - Wynyard
The Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre was opened in December 2005. The Centre features local resident Francis Ransle’y collection of veteran motor cars, including a 1903 Model A Ford, one of only two in existence and the equal oldest Ford in the world.
The $1.4 million centre was jointly funded by the State of Tasmania and the Federal Government and the Waratah - Wynyard Council in Tasmania. It also houses the Wynyard Information Centre and the Wonders of Wynyard Gallery.
History of Francis Ransley
Francis was an electronic’s engineer who ran a very successful radio and electrical repair business in Wynyard. He had always been interested in electronics and when TV came to Tasmania, he constructed his own TV receiver - at the age of 16!
Francis had a special love of boats, especially fast boats. He built up a distinguished career as a powerboat owner and driver. He was Australian Powerboat Champion from 1982 for several years and currently holds the Australian and Tasmanian record at 144 mph, even though he was forced to retire because of health reasons in 1983.
Faced with the thought that he no longer had the hobby of speedboat racing to keep him happy, Francis was induced by a friend to buy a vintage car and restore it. Being a 'Fordophile' he picked the Model T as a car to restore and found a 1913 model.
“From then on I went backwards,” Francis Ransley says. “Most people start with a Model T and then get later models but I went the other way”. Many more vintage Fords followed his first Model T and he now has the largest collection of fully restored early (pre Ford T) cars in Australia.
Francis Ransley sold his electrical business some time ago, and until recently had been conducting a public address hire service for major events, however, he has now retired to concentrate on looking after his magnificent car collection. He also owns and drives two Ford GT’s and has some rare classic Ford cars.
The $1.4 million centre was jointly funded by the State of Tasmania and the Federal Government and the Waratah - Wynyard Council in Tasmania. It also houses the Wynyard Information Centre and the Wonders of Wynyard Gallery.
History of Francis Ransley
Francis was an electronic’s engineer who ran a very successful radio and electrical repair business in Wynyard. He had always been interested in electronics and when TV came to Tasmania, he constructed his own TV receiver - at the age of 16!
Francis had a special love of boats, especially fast boats. He built up a distinguished career as a powerboat owner and driver. He was Australian Powerboat Champion from 1982 for several years and currently holds the Australian and Tasmanian record at 144 mph, even though he was forced to retire because of health reasons in 1983.
Faced with the thought that he no longer had the hobby of speedboat racing to keep him happy, Francis was induced by a friend to buy a vintage car and restore it. Being a 'Fordophile' he picked the Model T as a car to restore and found a 1913 model.
“From then on I went backwards,” Francis Ransley says. “Most people start with a Model T and then get later models but I went the other way”. Many more vintage Fords followed his first Model T and he now has the largest collection of fully restored early (pre Ford T) cars in Australia.
Francis Ransley sold his electrical business some time ago, and until recently had been conducting a public address hire service for major events, however, he has now retired to concentrate on looking after his magnificent car collection. He also owns and drives two Ford GT’s and has some rare classic Ford cars.
Ford Vehicles currently on display and restored by Francis
Ford Model A – 1903, Ford Model F – 1905, Ford Model N – 1906, Ford Model K – 1907, Ford Model S – 1908.
Other vehicles include: Alldays – 1906, Brush – 1911, Cadillac – 1915, Darracq – 1904, Oldsmobile - 1917,
Quadricycle – 1896, Cadillac Model B – 1904, International Harvester Motor Buggy – 1908.
Summary
Address: Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre, 8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard, Tas. PH: (03) 6443 8330
The north - west coast is one of the most underrated areas in Tasmania and is worth a visit. Places to see for a day trip - Devonport (Victoria Parade, Bluff rd and Coles Beach), Ulverstone, Penguin, Burnie, Wynyard, and Stanley.
This vintage collection is a must see for the nostalgic car enthusiast. Wynyard local and Ford-enthusiast, Francis Ransley offers his world class collection of locally restored veteran Fords to over 38,000 visitors a year.
Note: I met Francis at the Wynyard Exhibition Centre and at his home for this interview.
Francis Ransley O.A.M. Email: [email protected]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tHRKM8aWQs
www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/thenut
www.wondersofwynyard.com/the-veteran-car-collection
https://holidayparksdownunder.com.au/holiday-francis-ransley-veteran-cars
Ford Model A – 1903, Ford Model F – 1905, Ford Model N – 1906, Ford Model K – 1907, Ford Model S – 1908.
Other vehicles include: Alldays – 1906, Brush – 1911, Cadillac – 1915, Darracq – 1904, Oldsmobile - 1917,
Quadricycle – 1896, Cadillac Model B – 1904, International Harvester Motor Buggy – 1908.
Summary
Address: Wonders of Wynyard Exhibition Centre, 8 Exhibition Link, Wynyard, Tas. PH: (03) 6443 8330
The north - west coast is one of the most underrated areas in Tasmania and is worth a visit. Places to see for a day trip - Devonport (Victoria Parade, Bluff rd and Coles Beach), Ulverstone, Penguin, Burnie, Wynyard, and Stanley.
This vintage collection is a must see for the nostalgic car enthusiast. Wynyard local and Ford-enthusiast, Francis Ransley offers his world class collection of locally restored veteran Fords to over 38,000 visitors a year.
Note: I met Francis at the Wynyard Exhibition Centre and at his home for this interview.
Francis Ransley O.A.M. Email: [email protected]
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tHRKM8aWQs
www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/thenut
www.wondersofwynyard.com/the-veteran-car-collection
https://holidayparksdownunder.com.au/holiday-francis-ransley-veteran-cars
Historic Stanley - Gateway to the Tarkine Wilderness
Stanley is situated on the North West Coast of Tasmania
Stanley and the surrounding regions are a rich and diverse heritage-filled natural wonderland, where visitors are welcomed with open arms to experience all there is on offer. The historic township of Stanley is a wonderful area to begin your experience. Step back in time while discovering a bygone era at HIghfield House Historical Site, the Discovery Museum, and Joe Lyons Cottage.
Wander the time forgotten streets of Stanley experiencing the ‘Heritage Walk’. Delve into the quaint shops and busy restaurants and cafes that cater for your every need with fresh, delectable, local seafood and farm produce.
Adventure to the top of the Nut, an ancient volcanic plug, on the Nut chair-lift, or walk and experience the spectacular 360 degree views across the clear blue bays and pristine beaches.
Stanley is situated on the far North West Coast of Tasmania and is truly a unique and inviting historical village. Visitors and travellers alike have an abundance of things to see and do while visiting this spectacular township.
Wander the historic streets and discover a beautifully engineered, digitally enhanced ‘Under the Nut’ Heritage walk which will guide you on a self guided walk through 15 historical locations throughout the town.
Stanley and the surrounding regions are a rich and diverse heritage-filled natural wonderland, where visitors are welcomed with open arms to experience all there is on offer. The historic township of Stanley is a wonderful area to begin your experience. Step back in time while discovering a bygone era at HIghfield House Historical Site, the Discovery Museum, and Joe Lyons Cottage.
Wander the time forgotten streets of Stanley experiencing the ‘Heritage Walk’. Delve into the quaint shops and busy restaurants and cafes that cater for your every need with fresh, delectable, local seafood and farm produce.
Adventure to the top of the Nut, an ancient volcanic plug, on the Nut chair-lift, or walk and experience the spectacular 360 degree views across the clear blue bays and pristine beaches.
Stanley is situated on the far North West Coast of Tasmania and is truly a unique and inviting historical village. Visitors and travellers alike have an abundance of things to see and do while visiting this spectacular township.
Wander the historic streets and discover a beautifully engineered, digitally enhanced ‘Under the Nut’ Heritage walk which will guide you on a self guided walk through 15 historical locations throughout the town.
The monumental ‘Nut’ with chairlift is waiting to be explored. Experience amazing 360 degree views overlooking pristine bays and spectacular coastlines. Step back into yesteryear with a visit to historic Highfield House on the Green Hills overlooking Stanley where you can discover a bygone era with a wealth of information dating back to 1827.
A leisurely drive to surrounding areas from Stanley will bring you into another world. A world of outstanding natural beauty amidst the Tarkine forest, wild western coastlines, unique wildlife, wilderness adventures, and the Edge of the World at Arthur River.
https://discover/nwtasregional-maps www.youtube.com/thenutmorthwesttasmania
Stanley is 125 kms from Devonport, a 90 minute drive, passing through Ulverstone and Penquin.
Stanley Visitor Information Centre: 45 Main Road Stanley 7331 Tasmania. Phone: 1300 138 229
https://stanleyandtarkine.com.au https://discoverthetarkine.com.au www.facebook.com/stanleytasmania
A leisurely drive to surrounding areas from Stanley will bring you into another world. A world of outstanding natural beauty amidst the Tarkine forest, wild western coastlines, unique wildlife, wilderness adventures, and the Edge of the World at Arthur River.
https://discover/nwtasregional-maps www.youtube.com/thenutmorthwesttasmania
Stanley is 125 kms from Devonport, a 90 minute drive, passing through Ulverstone and Penquin.
Stanley Visitor Information Centre: 45 Main Road Stanley 7331 Tasmania. Phone: 1300 138 229
https://stanleyandtarkine.com.au https://discoverthetarkine.com.au www.facebook.com/stanleytasmania
Tasmania Transport Museum - Glenorchy
The Tasmania Transport Museum is located in the city of Glenorchy, which is 9km from the CBD of Hobart, and is run entirely by volunteers. Opening hours are normally Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm until 4.00pm. However, at the time of going to press, the Museum is only opening on Sundays due to the impact of the Covid-19 virus on visitors to the State. Readers are urged to check the TTM website for current opening hours and train services.
On the first and third Sundays, when steam or diesel train rides are scheduled to operate, the Museum opens at 11.00am. Exhibits include railway locomotives, rail-motors, carriages and wagons, trams, trolley buses, motor buses, stationary steam engines, and many other items of historical interest. There are also displays of historical photographs, drawings, models, and other objects.
The Museum was officially opened on 3 December 1983, and since then development of the site has included the laying of rail track and the erection of buildings in which the collection is housed. The buildings include a railway roundhouse, a carriage shed and two large sheds to house the bus, tram and steam technology exhibits. The former New Town Railway Station building and Botanical Gardens signal box have been relocated to the Museum. Other railway items, such as signals and water columns, add to the railway theme of the station area, providing an authentic setting for the display and operation of rail vehicles.
In addition, the Tasmania Fire Museum has relocated a fire station to the Transport Museum site and regularly rotates exhibits from their fine collection of restored vintage fire trucks.
In 2011, Engineers Australia awarded the Museum with an Engineering Heritage Marker in recognition of the significance of its collection of transport items. Some of the exhibits that are unique and special to Australia’s Transport History & Engineering Heritage that can be found at the Museum include:
Tasmanian Government Railways, Diesel-Electric Locomotive X1
Designed and built by the English Electric Company, X1 was the first of thirty-two X class locomotives. The first pair entered service on 13 September 1950 to become Australia’s first diesel-electric main line locomotives. The introduction of the locomotives resulted in the removal of most steam locomotives from use. Up until 1973, the X class formed the backbone of the TGR locomotive fleet, but with the introduction of more powerful locomotives, a change in ownership, increasing age, and the conversion of train braking systems from vacuum to air brakes, the X class and their variation the XA class became less popular and were progressively withdrawn. The last of the class were sold in 1988, though seven remain preserved.
Hobart Municipal Tramways, Tram 141
Hobart tram number 141 was built in 1952 by the Hobart Municipal Tramways, and was the second last tram built for the Hobart system. It ran for just eight years before the system closed in 1960, following which all the trams were disposed of. Tram 141 was donated complete by the Metropolitan Transport Trust to the museum. For many years the tram was stored in the Hobart railway roundhouse until it was moved by rail to the Museum site in April 1979. Tram 141 is the only Tasmanian tram preserved in original and operating condition. Its preservation led to the establishment of the Tasmanian Transport Museum Society.
Tasmanian Government Railways, Steam Locomotive Q5
The Q class was designed by W. R. Deeble, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the TGR. Q5 was one of the first order of six Q class locomotives delivered by Perry Engineering of Adelaide in 1923. The design incorporated several American features and was the first in Australia to utilise the 4-8-2 “Mountain” wheel arrangement. Further deliveries over the next 23 years resulted in the Q class numbering 19 similar locomotives from three different builders. Until 1950, the class handled the majority of mainline goods trains around the state. Following the introduction of the X class diesels and the H and M class steam locomotives, the TGR significantly rationalised its locomotive fleet. By 1963, the only members of the Q class remaining in service were Q4 and Q12.
In 1965, most of the Q class were being scrapped, however the fledgling Tasmanian Transport Museum Society purchased its first steam locomotive, Q5, for £350. Of the once strong fleet of 19 locomotives of this class, Q5 is the only survivor and remains the only Australian built steam locomotive to be preserved in Tasmania.
Launceston & Western Railway, Carriage AB1
A typical 19th century English four compartment railways carriage, AB1 was built in 1869 by the Metropolitan Railway Carriage and Wagon Co. of Birmingham, England, for the broad gauge (5'3" or 1600 mm) Launceston and Western Railway (L&WR). The L&WR was Tasmania’s first steel-railed railway which opened in 1871, operating between Launceston and Deloraine. In 1889, AB1 (and most other broad gauge rolling stock) was converted to the standard Tasmanian gauge of 3'6" (1067 mm), by the provision of a new six-wheel under-frame.
AB1 spent much of its time in service on the Strahan–Zeehan line and on Hobart suburban trains. With the availability of more bogie stock, most 4 and 6 wheel carriages were withdrawn and converted to workman’s camps, with AB1 being one of the last to operate as a passenger coach, until conversion to Camp 132 in November 1953. This coach remained in TGR ownership until 1975, when it was obtained by the TTMS for restoration and preservation. In 2004, TTMS members thoroughly restored the carriage to its original first and second class compartment configuration following considerable research. Financial assistance was provided by the Tas. Government’s Bicentenary fund.
Phone: 0428 386 843 between 9am - 5pm. 03 6272 7721 during opening hours.
Location: 2B Anfield Street, Glenorchy, and is opposite the Northgate shopping centre.
https://tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au
www.facebook.com/TasmanianTransportMuseum
www.facebook.com/History-Museum/Tasmania-Fire-Museum
On the first and third Sundays, when steam or diesel train rides are scheduled to operate, the Museum opens at 11.00am. Exhibits include railway locomotives, rail-motors, carriages and wagons, trams, trolley buses, motor buses, stationary steam engines, and many other items of historical interest. There are also displays of historical photographs, drawings, models, and other objects.
The Museum was officially opened on 3 December 1983, and since then development of the site has included the laying of rail track and the erection of buildings in which the collection is housed. The buildings include a railway roundhouse, a carriage shed and two large sheds to house the bus, tram and steam technology exhibits. The former New Town Railway Station building and Botanical Gardens signal box have been relocated to the Museum. Other railway items, such as signals and water columns, add to the railway theme of the station area, providing an authentic setting for the display and operation of rail vehicles.
In addition, the Tasmania Fire Museum has relocated a fire station to the Transport Museum site and regularly rotates exhibits from their fine collection of restored vintage fire trucks.
In 2011, Engineers Australia awarded the Museum with an Engineering Heritage Marker in recognition of the significance of its collection of transport items. Some of the exhibits that are unique and special to Australia’s Transport History & Engineering Heritage that can be found at the Museum include:
Tasmanian Government Railways, Diesel-Electric Locomotive X1
Designed and built by the English Electric Company, X1 was the first of thirty-two X class locomotives. The first pair entered service on 13 September 1950 to become Australia’s first diesel-electric main line locomotives. The introduction of the locomotives resulted in the removal of most steam locomotives from use. Up until 1973, the X class formed the backbone of the TGR locomotive fleet, but with the introduction of more powerful locomotives, a change in ownership, increasing age, and the conversion of train braking systems from vacuum to air brakes, the X class and their variation the XA class became less popular and were progressively withdrawn. The last of the class were sold in 1988, though seven remain preserved.
Hobart Municipal Tramways, Tram 141
Hobart tram number 141 was built in 1952 by the Hobart Municipal Tramways, and was the second last tram built for the Hobart system. It ran for just eight years before the system closed in 1960, following which all the trams were disposed of. Tram 141 was donated complete by the Metropolitan Transport Trust to the museum. For many years the tram was stored in the Hobart railway roundhouse until it was moved by rail to the Museum site in April 1979. Tram 141 is the only Tasmanian tram preserved in original and operating condition. Its preservation led to the establishment of the Tasmanian Transport Museum Society.
Tasmanian Government Railways, Steam Locomotive Q5
The Q class was designed by W. R. Deeble, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the TGR. Q5 was one of the first order of six Q class locomotives delivered by Perry Engineering of Adelaide in 1923. The design incorporated several American features and was the first in Australia to utilise the 4-8-2 “Mountain” wheel arrangement. Further deliveries over the next 23 years resulted in the Q class numbering 19 similar locomotives from three different builders. Until 1950, the class handled the majority of mainline goods trains around the state. Following the introduction of the X class diesels and the H and M class steam locomotives, the TGR significantly rationalised its locomotive fleet. By 1963, the only members of the Q class remaining in service were Q4 and Q12.
In 1965, most of the Q class were being scrapped, however the fledgling Tasmanian Transport Museum Society purchased its first steam locomotive, Q5, for £350. Of the once strong fleet of 19 locomotives of this class, Q5 is the only survivor and remains the only Australian built steam locomotive to be preserved in Tasmania.
Launceston & Western Railway, Carriage AB1
A typical 19th century English four compartment railways carriage, AB1 was built in 1869 by the Metropolitan Railway Carriage and Wagon Co. of Birmingham, England, for the broad gauge (5'3" or 1600 mm) Launceston and Western Railway (L&WR). The L&WR was Tasmania’s first steel-railed railway which opened in 1871, operating between Launceston and Deloraine. In 1889, AB1 (and most other broad gauge rolling stock) was converted to the standard Tasmanian gauge of 3'6" (1067 mm), by the provision of a new six-wheel under-frame.
AB1 spent much of its time in service on the Strahan–Zeehan line and on Hobart suburban trains. With the availability of more bogie stock, most 4 and 6 wheel carriages were withdrawn and converted to workman’s camps, with AB1 being one of the last to operate as a passenger coach, until conversion to Camp 132 in November 1953. This coach remained in TGR ownership until 1975, when it was obtained by the TTMS for restoration and preservation. In 2004, TTMS members thoroughly restored the carriage to its original first and second class compartment configuration following considerable research. Financial assistance was provided by the Tas. Government’s Bicentenary fund.
Phone: 0428 386 843 between 9am - 5pm. 03 6272 7721 during opening hours.
Location: 2B Anfield Street, Glenorchy, and is opposite the Northgate shopping centre.
https://tasmaniantransportmuseum.com.au
www.facebook.com/TasmanianTransportMuseum
www.facebook.com/History-Museum/Tasmania-Fire-Museum