OUR ORGANISATION
A volunteer-led organisation preserving, researching and sharing Western Australia’s railway history.
WHO WE ARE
Rail Heritage WA was the first rail preservation group formed in Western Australia. Our members and volunteers have worked since 1959 to preserve, celebrate and make accessible the history of railways across the State.
Rail Heritage WA is the registered business name of the Australian Railway Historical Society (WA Division) Inc.
OUR STRUCTURE
The organisation is incorporated in Western Australia and supported by members, volunteers, visitors and donors.
ESTABLISHED
More than six decades of collecting, restoration, research and public access.
THREE LOCATIONS
Major collections are cared for at Bassendean, Boyanup and Minnivale.
CHARITY
Rail Heritage WA is registered as a charity and can receive tax-deductible donations.
WHAT WE DO
Our work connects physical collections, archive research and public experiences.
Care for locomotives, carriages, objects, documents and photographs connected with railways in WA.
Build archives, indexes and specialist databases that support family, community and railway research.
Open museums, publish material, support education and create opportunities for people to experience railway heritage.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Recognising members whose contribution has helped sustain Rail Heritage WA and its work.
CONTACT THE SOCIETY
Use the appropriate contact below so your enquiry reaches the right volunteer.
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Email: secretary@railheritagewa.org.au
Post: PO Box 363, Bassendean WA 6934
PUBLICATIONS
For wholesale enquiries relating to Rail Heritage WA publications.