The Museum Volunteers Podcast
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These short talks provide access to the Powerhouse collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
The Museum Volunteers Podcast
303. Locomotive No. 1
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Powerhouse Volunteers
Join Volunteer Antonia as she discusses the significance of the Locomotive No. 1. We hope you enjoy this very informative talk.
Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity. These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories.
Image: Object No. 7949. Locomotive No.1 which hauled the first passenger train in New South Wales in 1855, designed by James McConnell, made by Robert Stephenson and Company, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, 1854, used by New South Wales Government Railways 1855-1877