| Picture | Identifier | Information |
 | | Postal Trollies | These trollies built Ganger and Postal trollies built by the Newport Workshops and driven by my kids Matthew (4) and Alex (6) were used for postal duties on branch lines and ganger duties on all lines. When traveling by train is used to be common to see these units sitting on the site of the track with a bunch of men leaning on shovels waiting for the train to go by before resuming their work. The speed of travel on a modern railway makes it impossible for units like these to be used. |
 | | Line Occupancy Detector | These units were used during block working to show that there was a train in the section. They formed part of the manual staff system. |
 | | Staff Instruments | The staff instruments were used to hold a supply of staffs for a particular block at each end of the block. The units were connected together in such a way that a staff could not be removed if one was already out for the block at the other end except under certain circumstances. |
 | | Wig Wag | As its name suggests, this device wigged and wagged to warn motorists of train approaching crossing. The forerunner to the dual lights and bells we are used to today. |
 | | Hand Trolley | These trolleys used to be found on every station in the network - you will still see them today chained heavily at Spencer Street Station. They were used by porters to carry luggage and goods to and from trains. They've been replaced by tractors and trucks much like those you'd find at any airport. |
 | | Signal Box | This replica of a typical suburban or country junction/yard signal box is complete with lever frame and typical equipment including the instruments shown above. |
 | | Signal Box | This is the lever frame from Springvale once a major suburban yard, now just a couple of platforms serving only passengers. The other equipment seen includes staff instruments, signalling lamps, and the line occupancy detectors. |
There is also an extensive collection of memorabilia, ticket machinery (both manual and automatic) and locomotive number plates. In the entrance/kiosk building you will find some models built by apprentices of Newport Workshops of locomotives and rolling stock. These are well worth a look.
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