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Planes, trains and automobiles
Transport, along with agriculture, has traditionally been the backbone of the Canola Trail. Explore the region’s well-documented rail and transport history.
Temora Rural Fire Service
Temora
Temora Fire Brigade Display (housed at Bundawarrah Centre) documents the town’s eventful firefighting history with exhibits including Temora’s first motorised units of the town’s busy local brigade.
Coolamon Fire Museum
Coolamon
The Coolamon Fire Museum is a testament to one man’s passion for firefighting history. Collector and ex-firefighter Chris Berry mans the museum daily, walking visitors through his impressive collection of firefighting memorabilia, information and photographs.
0419 090 504
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Car Clubs on the Canola Trail
The Junee Motor Club encompasses trucks, bikes, cars and ‘anything with a motor’ while more specialised clubs include Ganmain’s Volkswagen Bus and Van club, Illabo’s Gasworks Motorsport Club and the Temora Motorbike Club. Mercedes-Benz fans can join the Ardlethan Benz Classic Auto Club and in Junee, you’ll find the Omnibus Preservation Society and the NSW Road and Track Car Club.
Classic Car Garage
Junee
Conveniently located right next door to the Junee Licorice and Chocolate Factory, the GasWorks Garage Museum houses a unique collection of classic Fords and a handful of interesting vintage vehicles.
Temora Ambulance Museum
Temora
Situated within the Bundawarrah Centre, the Ambulance Museum is a significant collection of over 20 ambulance vehicles dating back to 1897. Among its treasures are a 1916 overland military ambulance and the only remaining horse-drawn ambulance in NSW.
(02) 6977 1291
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Bethungra Rail Spiral
Bethungra
The heritage-listed Bethungra Spiral was built in the 1940’s and at the time was considered an ingenious solution to the challenge of ascending a mountain range. Rail buffs will love the newly installed viewing platform, which offers an unobstructed view of trains passing over and through the tunnel. The spiral is easily accessed within a short drive from the village of Bethungra.
Junee Railway Roundhouse
Junee
Junee is home to one of few working Railway Roundhouses in the Southern Hemisphere, an engineering achievement that was constructed in the 1940’s. Today, the Roundhouse is used as both a workshop and a museum with an excellent display of rare locomotives – many of which can only be viewed in Junee.
02 6924 2909
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Temora Railway Station
Temora
The Temora Railway Station has been restored to its former glory, serving as a working railway station and museum. Visitors can view the statue of Boofhead, Temora’s very own adventuring canine’ who rode training during the 60’s and became a legend in his own right.
(02) 6977 1086
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Temora Aviation Museum
Temora
Temora’s aviation history began when the town became home to the No. 10 Elementary Flying Training School throughout WWII. Honouring its heritage with the establishment of Temora Aviation Museum in 1999, it’s here you’ll find a collection of rare flying vintage military planes.
(02) 6977 1088
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