National Steam Centre

The Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club Inc. (MSTEC) was established in 1963 by a group of people who had an interest in engineering heritage, predominantly associated with steam traction engines and allied vintage machinery.

MSTEC now has a very large collection of stationary steam engines, diesel engines as well as steam road vehicles and earth moving equipment.

Marshall Teaching Steam Engine from RMIT Driving School
Source: Rohan Lamb

Rally at National Steam Centre 2009
Source: Owen Peake

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Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Engineering Heritage marker (EHM)
Award Date	2 March 2015
Heritage Significance	The National Steam Centre collection is of significance because it illustrates the technical development of power in relation to steam and internal combustion engines both in terms of their engineering principles, and contextually in terms of their use in industry. The collection covers machinery built during the period from the late 1880s until the 1960s. The collection strongly relates to the Melbourne area, with significant examples of regional and interstate machinery and industries represented.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet Ceremony Report	Available here.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel	Available here.