Open 7 days 10am to 4pm the multi award winning Australian Railway Monument and Rail Journeys Museum is a memorial to those who lost their lives on the railway and exposes the untold social history – the story of the people of the railway. This theme is believed to be unique in the Australian context and is based on the fact that Werris Creek is the first and last railway town in NSW.
The Monument is a memorial for families, and friends alike of deceased workers and others can remember and honour the contribution by those railway men and women who have given their lives in the course of their work. It doubles as an active amphitheatre capable of seating 300.
The volunteers are ex railway workers, spouses of ex railway workers and community members who are happy to share their knowledge about the history of the railway. This all comes alive with the newly launched audio visual display exhibiting actual stories from ex workers as well as original footage from the days of steam to modern day diesel and electric.
There is no other attraction in NSW or even Australia that “tells the story of the railway” making this attraction very distinctive currently averaging approximately 1000 visitors per month. This is an amazing effort for a village of approximately 1400, not located on a main road or highway. This museum has helped to revitalise the local community. A great tourist attraction for the whole family.
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