Railway stations are often the go-to location for historic memories. Many remote railway stations remain architecturally unchanged since their inception and are hidden gems when wanting to learn more about an area’s history, culture or local characters who once worked in the railways.
Make sure you allow time to discover the history of our heritage-listed Normanton railway station before or after your journey on the Gulflander. It’s flexible because the tour is a self-guided heritage walk.
While at Normanton railway station, make sure you visit the museum, filled with local railway memorabilia. Learn about the history of this bustling station of the gold rush era and the Normanton to Croydon railway line, which is heritage-listed.
Map: Self guided heritage walk
Locations to visit:
- Normanton railway station (museum, ticket office, gift shop, toilets)
- Flood trolley
- Going to water
- Camp wagons
- Goods shed crane
- Goods shed
- DL4 and RM60
- The original Gulflander
- Freight wagons
- Carriage shade
- B12 and B13 locomotive frames
- Waiting shed
- Workshop artefacts
- New sleeper, old sleeper
- B13 class steam locomotive
Please note that the museum is open when our team is on duty at the station so opening times do vary.
Stay safe
Your safety is our priority. Please take care while walking around the station and yard. There are times our team is not on duty at the station.
Please follow these precautions while visiting our station:
Look out for trains
Normanton railway station is an operational rail yard. If you see any approaching trains, stop and move at least three metres away from the tracks.
Watch your step
Ensure you are wearing sturdy footwear and be mindful of any uneven ground. Stay on the designated path and crossings and step over the rails as they can be slippery.
Take care of yourself
It can get very hot and humid in this region, please protect yourself with sunscreen, wear a hat and drink plenty of water.
We take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional country of the Gkuthaarn, Kukatj, Kurtijar and Tagalaka Peoples which the Gulflander travels through. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge their spiritual connection to their lands and waterways and ask their ancestors to watch over us as we tread lightly on Country.
