Australian Railway Historical Society Archives

The archives of the Australian Railway Historical Society, NSW Division are significant in that they record with original and copied documents, the construction, operation and maintenance of railways and tramways throughout Australia, from their beginnings to the present time.

The historic and research significance of the Collection is evidenced in the diversity, comprehensiveness and representativeness of its coverage; it is held in high regard by numerous communities of interest from railway enthusiasts and technologists, and genealogists, filmmakers, novelists and academic historians.

The archives are socially significant in their recording through documents, plans and photographs, the lives of generations of people who were dependant on the railways in various ways, such as their employment and their quality of life in remote communities; and in the development of industry, commerce, export, food production and communication.

The striking mural as the front facade to the archive.
Source:ARHS

An engineering textbook written by Francis Webb Sheilds, first engineer of the Sydney Railway Company, signed by its first owner - John Whitton.
Source: ARHS

A 1916 Chief Mechanical Engineers circular, setting out the observance of the first anniversary of Anzac.
Source: ARHS

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Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Engineering Heritage National Marker (EHNM)
Award Date	2023
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet Ceremony Report	Not available.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel	Not available.