About Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum
The Old Ghan Heritage Railway and Museum is a railway heritage museum at MacDonnell Siding, about 10 km south of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. It preserves the history of the original Ghan railway that operated between Adelaide and Alice Springs from 1929 to 1980. The site displays locomotives, carriages, memorabilia and photographs documenting Central Australia's rail heritage and its role in connecting remote communities.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore an outdoor and indoor museum site set on the original narrow-gauge railway alignment. Expect to see preserved steam locomotive W924, diesel locomotives, original Ghan passenger carriages, goods wagons, railway buildings, and extensive displays of photographs, uniforms, documents and small artefacts. The site includes walking paths around rolling stock, interpretive signage, a cafe and gift shop, with guided tours available on some days.
Key highlights
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Preserved W924 steam locomotive that hauled the original Ghan
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Collection of original Ghan passenger carriages and goods wagons
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Historic railway station buildings and narrow-gauge track displays
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Photographic and memorabilia exhibits documenting the Old Ghan era 1929-1980
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