The Museum

Station Masters Cottage 1983
Cottage 1983 Low res
Cottage 1989 New Roof
Cottage wall repair Low Res 1991
1991 - addidtions to back wall - low res
Cottage 1995
Cottage 2005
Repairs internally to cottage

About

In 2003, the old Station Master’s residence was beautifully restored by State Rail Heritage, bringing back its authentic 1930s exterior and original colour scheme. Today, this charming building serves as our reception centre, welcoming visitors and providing facilities for our members. It also houses a fascinating display of railway memorabilia from the steam and diesel eras. Among the standout pieces are a pair of NSWGR standard block telegraph instruments and large and miniature electric staff instruments once used for training at the Newcastle Railway Institute.

Our museum site also features one of the few remaining standard NSWGR Goods Sheds on the North Coast Line, a true testament to the rich history of railway operations in the region.

 

You can find the Museum located within the old Paterson Goods Yard, where we store and meticulously maintain our heritage-listed rail motors and rolling stock. For road access and entrance, head to 5 Webbers Creek Road, Paterson. Visitor parking is conveniently available at the corner of Prince and Church Streets.

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Exhibits

The Rail Motor Society is proud to showcase a collection of historically significant rail motors, many of which are listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. At our museum, you can explore these fascinating pieces of railway history:

 

  • CPH 3 – Built in 1923, this is the oldest surviving rail motor in NSW and is still operational today.
  • CPH 7 – A 42-foot rail motor from 1924 that remains operational.
  • CPH 1 – Built in 1925, this 42-foot rail motor continues to serve in operational condition.
  • CPH 14 – Another 42-foot rail motor built-in 1925.
  • CPH 19 – A 42-foot rail motor constructed in 1926.
  • CTC 51 – This 1926 model is the oldest rail motor trailer in NSW, currently undergoing reconstruction.
  • HPC 402 – Built in 1938, this is the only two-compartment 400 Class rail motor.
  • FT 501 – A rare 500 Class rail motor trailer built in 1938.
  • SFP 602 – One of only two surviving 600 Class rail motors from 1949, preserved in its original condition.
  • WFP 606 – Another 600 Class rail motor from 1949, also in original condition.
  • CT 707 – The sole remaining 700 Class rail motor trailer from 1950, preserved in its original form.

 

Beyond these rail motors, we have an array of other rolling stock on display:

 

  • BR 1395 – A First-Class sitting car rebuilt in 1937.
  • TAM 503 – A classic sleeping car from 1937.
  • MHO 2639 – A 1953-built Guard’s Van.
  • KB 2511 – A Parcel Van from 1928.
  • FZ 663 – A 1927-built Training Car.

 

In addition, we also display some of RailCorp’s Heritage Fleet, including:

 

  • NPF 621 – A leader of the 620 Class rail motors, built in 1961.
  • NTC 721 – Another 620 Class leader, also from 1961.
  • 7344 – A durable Class 73 shunting locomotive built in 1972.

 

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