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MIDLAND WORKSHOPS OPEN DAY



This Sunday 15th October 9.00am. to 3.00pm.

    FREE ENTRY

In conjunction with:
Midland Redevelopment Authority (major sponsor)
Australian Railway Historical Society WA Division
Machinery Preservation Club
Labour History Group
Centenary Of Federation
Swan Chamber of Commerce
Midland TAFE
..........and numerous others
Highlights include
*  Blocks 1, 2, 3, foundry, powerhouse, copper shop etc. all open for public
to wander through (this may be your last chance ever to view)
*  Flagpole meeting at noon featuring special guest speakers
*  View the restoration of "THE FEDERATION TRAIN" , A Centenary of
Federation Project featuring original Trans Australian Passenger
Rollingstock.
*  WA's famous Heritage train on display and open for inspection
*  Steam Locomotive G233 "Leishenault Lady" almost completely restored in
steam (The oldest continuously in service Australian built steam locomotive)
101 years young.
*  Midland Workshops History Display
* Full refreshments including "Railway Pies" from "Heritage Train" coaches
* Vintage machinery, buses, TAFE skills displays plus much more to see
* Perth's Zoo train operating in its new home
* Live entertainment and kids activities
* Enter to be in the draw for a free coach class ticket on The "Tracks to
Federation"
East West Rail Commemoration Journey
* Show your support for Australia's Finest Industrial Heritage Site

See you there

Enquires
(08) 92791144

Tim Draper
ARHS WA