Goods Train

Train

Last train standing

A relic of the not-too-distant past when luggers lined Beadon Bay and State ships brought essentials to town and picked up local exports, this train was the lifeblood of the town. Travelling between Onslow’s ‘old jetty’ to the Goods Shed in the middle of town, the train brought in all the essential supplies, and delivered wool and pearl shell for export. This is the only surviving train of all the northern ports of Cossack, Port Hedland and Broome.

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Onslow Visitors Centre and Goodshed Museum

Cyclone city survives

For dedicated lovers of ‘old things’, the Onslow Goodshed Museum is a treat not to be missed when travelling the west coast. The Museum documents the history of Onslow and its well-deserved reputation...

Address:

52 Second Avenue
Onslow WA 6710
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9184 6644

Email:

onslowvc@bigpond.com

Open Hours

April to October 7 days 10am - 3pm

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Onslow Visitors Centre and Goodshed Museum Overview

Radioactivity warning sign

Stay away!

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Sail-making kit

Tools of the trade

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