Archer Park Rail Museum Approved in Rockhampton, Queensland | Non-profit organisation

Archer Park Rail Museum Approved

Locality: Rockhampton, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4922 2774

Address: 51-87 Denison Street 4700 Rockhampton, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.archerparkrailmuseum.com

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25.01.2022 Time to help others in Rockhampton!! The Meals on Wheels team really needs some help - do you have spare time? Meals on Wheels information: We delivery fresh meals daily to frail and disabled clients in our community and are sometimes the only contact they have during their day. Kitchen volunteers are required from 6.00am to 11.00am and assist in the preparation of meals, serving meals into containers and packing of the eskies for delivery or if volunteers prefer to assist with the delivery of the meals Delivery Volunteers are required from 10.30/10.45am through to 12.30/1.00pm. If anyone is interested in assisting they can contact the office on 4928 0540. Flyer attached.

24.01.2022 Good afternoon everyone! Archer Park Rail Museum here! Are you coming to Rockhampton for the school holidays, which begin on Monday! Whilst you're in Rockhampton, why don't you visit Archer Park Rail Museum! We are open from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Thursday & on Sundays from 9am to 1pm. As a part of the school holiday activities at APRM, the tram will be on running on Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Prices start at $5.50 for all, with carers and those under the age of 3 free! There will be colouring pages for the youngsters and questionaries for the teens! We are located at 51-87 Denison Street (between Archer & Cambridge Streets), Rockhampton!

24.01.2022 Don't have plans for today? Grab the kids and come for a ride on the Purrey Tram! Rides starting from 10am. Closing at 1pm

21.01.2022 If you guessed ‘Top of the Hill’ for the trivia question - you’re right!

21.01.2022 On June 5, 1909; the first tram trip took place. The tram went up to the Botanical Garden (entrance is located in Spencer Street, The Range), following the official opening in William Street. The trip took 8 minutes!

21.01.2022 The Feel Good Family have kindly provide us with their QUEENSLAND’S CAPRICORN TOP 10 | Must Do Experiences | Caravanning Family Travel Australia EP 52 as a blog which is now on the Visit Capricorn website. https://www.visitcapricorn.com.au/capricorn-top-10-must-do-

20.01.2022 During my annual leave as Coordinator of APRM I took some time to visit DownSteam Museum in Drayton, Toowoomba to see their operations and meet with Corbin Pratt, Qld Representative to ATHRA. Thanks for your time and the Museum was amazing!!

19.01.2022 Have you ever thought about looking at our website? Archer Park Rail Museum has a website that contains history; news and events plus much more! Our website is available at: https://www.archerparkrailmuseum.com/

19.01.2022 November’s Trivia Question: What is the English meaning for the Aboriginal name for the station of Moongan? Answer will be provided on Thursday.

18.01.2022 Today's photograph is of one of the many mannequins that sit on the station platform here at Archer Park Rail Museum! This particular mannequin is using an old box camera taking photographs of his love ones!

18.01.2022 Don't forget the Tram is operating today!! just two more Tram days until the end of November then the Tram will be having its servicing done. We plan to return to the Track on Sunday 24th January 2021.

18.01.2022 Time for September Trivia’s Question! In which country were the Purrey Trams originally built? Answer will be provided on Monday!

18.01.2022 Today’s photographs are of inside JCS1007. The first photo is looking down the aisle inside the JCS1007 and the second photo is one of the compartments where passengers use to sit.

18.01.2022 Today’s photograph is of the mannequin sitting at the piano in the Refreshment’s Room. You may be lucky to hear the piano play though our soundscapes!

17.01.2022 THIS SUNDAY WILL BE THE LAST OPERATION OF THE TRAM FOR 2020! COME DOWN AND HAVE RIDE ON SUNDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2020! WE OPEN AT 9AM AND TRAM RIDES START AT 10AM!

16.01.2022 Hey everyone! Coming to Rockhampton for the school holidays or you a local? Why don’t you come to Archer Park Rail Museum for a visit! Starting Thursday, 10 December 2020 until Monday, 25 January 2021, prices for each person is $5.50 (with carers and those under 3 free). However, we will be closed from Monday, 21 December 2020 to Saturday, 02 January 2021 for the Christmas/New Year Break.

15.01.2022 ROCKHAMPTON! Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer at Archer Park Rail Museum! We are LOOKING for volunteers! If you're interesting contact us by popping in; email; Facebook or by phone. We are located at 87 Denison Street (between Archer & Cambridge Streets), Rockhampton City!

15.01.2022 G'day everyone... today's photograph shows all of the different locomotives and powered vehicles used by Queensland Rail.

14.01.2022 Here at Archer Park Rail Museum, we have an extensive collection of books relating to rail!

13.01.2022 On 24 June 1939 at 11pm, the last tram operated to head back to the Canning Street Depot. During the 30 years of operation, 40514932 passengers were carried and the trams travelled 4526932 miles!

13.01.2022 Today’s photograph is of the Regulations that had to be observed by all persons employed in the workshops of the QLD Government Railways. This exhibit is located in the Station Master’s office at Archer Park Rail Museum!

10.01.2022 Located in the tram room at Archer Park Rail Museum, there is information how Rockhampton received their steam tram cars in 1908.

08.01.2022 We recently had a visit from MP Barry O’Rourke at the Museum to congratulate us on receiving the Adapt Grant round one and took the opportunity to show off our wonderful C17 Steam Locomotive.

07.01.2022 Our Accordion Player waiting patiently for visitors to come. There are many unique Mannequins in the Station, with the Soundscape playing so you can hear what life was like in a 1940's railway station.

06.01.2022 Come and ride the Purrey Steam Tram - just today and 2 more operational days before we stop the tram for the year. The Tram runs from 10am to 1pm.

06.01.2022 Come and ride the Purrey Steam Tram today!! 10am-1pm, see the exhibits, have a lovely morning tea after you stroll around the Museum.

04.01.2022 The answer to September's Trivia Question is... FRANCE!

04.01.2022 On Wednesday November 11, at 11am; we will pause to remember the end of the First World War. Lest we forget.

03.01.2022 Today’s photograph is of the station cabin! The levers control the tracks around Archer Park Rail Museum!

02.01.2022 The following photographs are of the Mount Morgan Razorback Railway. This rail line ran from 1898 until 1952. The rack railway ran between the stations of Moogan (top of the line) to Moomera (bottom of the line) on the Kabra to Mount Morgan line.

02.01.2022 Friday 4th September, as Coordinator of Archer Park Rail Museum I attended a lunch with business and tourism representatives and Shadow Minister for Small Business - Fiona Simpson MP. Thanks to Capricorn Enterprise for the opportunity to hear information and to discuss local needs.

02.01.2022 On Sunday 8 November 2020, it was a pleasure to meet Wynsomme & Juris Biskaps! We hope you enjoyed your visit to Archer Park Rail Museum!

02.01.2022 Today’s photograph is of the Refreshment’s Room at Archer Park Rail Museum. Come in and have a look around and whilst here enjoy a cuppa!

01.01.2022 Wanting somewhere to hold a birthday party? Looking for a venue to hold your annual Christmas party? Look no further - Archer Park Rail Museum is a great place to hold a special event! If you're interested, contact Archer Park Rail Museum via email; phoning 49222774; via Facebook or pop in! Attached to this post is our venue hire flyer! We are located at 51-87 Denison Street (between Archer & Cambridge Streets), Rockhampton.

01.01.2022 The following photograph is of one of main railway station clocks. The clocks hang in ticket master's office!