What's New on the Web Site
January 2008
- Pictures from the Museum's members christmas BBQ, replacement of asbestos sheeting on the steam shed, and the relocation of the Barossa Wine Train set to the museum are now available on the December project pictures page.
December 2007
- Some new arrivals at the Break of Gauge bookshop include two compilations of out of print books on CD - Big Steam and Around the State, and new books Peninsula Memories, The Ghan, and A history of the South Australian Railways - Volume 1 The Early Years.
- The November project pictures including a visit to the NRM by celebrities such as Wilbur Wilde and Joe Camilleri, along with pictures of the completed re-roofing of the historic goods shed, and work on Peronne's boiler.
- An image of Peronne taken by NRM volunteer Shylie Edwards will be used by the ABC as a background to the evening weather report on Monday 7th January 2008.
November 2007
- The project pictures for October are now available on the project pictures page, featuring pictures of the restoration and overhaul of the historic goods shed.
October 2007
- The book and DVD price list has been updated and can be viewed at the Break of Gauge bookshop page.
- The project pictures from September are now available on the project pictures page
June 2007
- Details on the upcoming Friends of Thomas event are now available (14th - 22nd July), along with information on how children under 8 years of age can gain free entry by submitting a colouring competition during the event (when accompanied by a fee paying adult). All entries go into a draw to win a birthday party for 20 children and 6 adults in the cafeteria car.
- The project pictures from May are now available on the project pictures page
April 2007
- The April project pictures have been uploaded, which feature some additional stunning pictures from the March member's night, along with pictures from the recent shows of the 'Ticklish AllSorts', held during the April School holidays.
March 2007
- Over the weekend of 17th and 18th March, two episodes of the popular ABC TV Series 'Collectors' were filmed at the National Rail Museum. These two episodes will go to air on the ABC on Friday May 4th, and Friday May 11th at 8pm. Pictures of the the filming of 'Collectors', along with pictures from the March Members night, are available from the project pictures page.
- The catalogue of book prices has been updated, and a catalogue of all video/DVD prices is now available from the Break of Gauge shop page
February 2007
- A catalogue of book prices is now available from the Break of Gauge shop page
November 2006
- The Project Pictures for October have been uploaded, featuring pictures of the Museum's 'Behind the Scenes' event held on the last weekend of October.
September 2006
- The Project Pictures for August have been uploaded, featuring pictures of the overhaul of Peronne's boiler, miniature loco 'Mitzi' getting a run around the Museum, and the installation of an updated National Rail Museum logo on the Main Pavilion.
August 2006
- Details on the Museums's Archives and Collectors Bazaar being held on Sunday the 10th of September have been added to the website.
- The Project Pictures for July have been uploaded, featuring the Museum's very popular annual 'Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine' school holidays event.
July 2006
- The Project Pictures for June have been uploaded, featuring a visit from Tim Fischer, the construction of a platform at the end of Jacketts siding, the continued refurbishment of the Cafeteria Car, and planning and organisation for the upcoming Thomas Event.
June 2006
- The Project Pictures for May have been uploaded, featuring the construction of the new interactive railways map, repaint of the cafeteria car and other general jobs.
- Friends of Thomas 2006 Poster and Colouring Competition added for the 15th to 23rd of July event.
May 2006
- April was a busy month for the Museum with the running of the 'State of Steam' display in Rundle Mall featuring the Museum's two operating locomotives - 'Bub' and 'Peronne', along with the Port Adelaide Railway 150th Anniversary event. Photographs from these two significant events can be viewed in the Project Pictures for April.
March 2006
- Further details on the 150th Anniversary of the Port Adelaide Railway Commemoration Event are now available, including ticket prices and booking information for the Red Hen 1856 Re-enactment Train, Woodville Shuttles and the Adelaide Return Express. Information on other activities and attractions that will be running on the day are included.
- New photos of Current Projects for Febraury, featuring the Redhen set repaint, ex-Commonwealth Railways PA van relocation to the Museum, Clean Up Australia Day launch and a garden project.
February 2006
- Sample Images from the Newell Foundation Photographic Exhibition can now be viewed, along with prices and ordering details for framed and unframed prints. A pictorial book 'Following the Old Ghan Line' is also available for purchase.
- New photos of Current Projects for January, featuring the Redhen set repaint and interior restoration.
- Details are now available (word format) about the 150th Anniversary of the Port Adelaide Railway.
December 2005
- New photos of Current Projects for November.
November 2005
- Prices of "Reproduction SAR Advertising posters and Signal Cabin Maniplulation Charts" now on special
- Updates to the new on the entry page - about 150th Anniversary of the opening of the Adelaide to Port Adelaide Railway.
October 2005
- New photos of Current Projects for September.
August 2005
- Updated Special Functions and Dinners pages, including new pamphlet and photos page
July 2005
- Some Photos taken at the Friends of Thomas event have been added.
- Added the museum's latest release of "Reproduction SAR Advertising posters and Signal Cabin Maniplulation Charts"
March 2005
- New photos of Current Projects for February.
- Added "Search" feature to Menu
- Changed Guest Books (as the old one did not seem to work properly)
- Added new museum poster to main menu
February 2005
- New photos of Current Projects for January.
January 2005
- New photos of Current Projects for December.
- Changed the home page look and some of the page graphics
December 2004
- New photos of Current Projects for November.
November 2004
- New photos of Current Projects for October.
September 2004
- New photos of Current Projects for September.
August 2004
- New photos of Current Projects for August.
July 2004
- Some Photos taken at the Friends of Thomas event have been added.
- The photo vault has been updated with 15 new photos.
June 2004
- New photos of Current Projects for June.
May 2004
- New photos of Current Projects for May.
- New photos of Current Projects for April.
- Added "General Meeting Minutes for March" to the Membership of the Museum page.
