Support us with the restoration of C22 or ZA6

Support the Restoration of C22 – Built in 1902!

Our beloved steam locomotive C22, in service for over a century, is now due for a major overhaul.

This essential work includes:

  • NDT of the boiler / minor repairs
  • New firebox grate & ashpan
  • New wheel bearings
  • Descaling painting and lagging the boiler
  • Extensive restoration of the motion gear
  • Tender water tank rebuild
  • Repainting

C22 has been a reliable workhorse at the Museum for decades, delighting generations with the magic of steam. With your generous support, we can return this iconic locomotive to service once again. Help keep history on track – donate today!

You can donate via our TryBooking fundraising page (click here), via the Donate PayPal button or contact us to discuss other options.

Every contribution brings C22 one step closer to steaming again.

Let’s get ZA6 restored.

ZA6 was the last locomotive ordered by the TGR.  Although the still under state control at the time, its delivery in mid-1976 was after ownership of the railways had transferred to the Commonwealth Government.

ZA6 was the last locomotive built by the English Electric Company of Australia Pty Ltd and its successor the General Electric Company of Australia Limited at the Rocklea works in Queensland.  GEC ceased to be involved with locomotive production after ZA6 was built, ending a 20 year period of construction resulting in around 275 English Electric powered locomotives being built.

ZA6 was unique in Tasmania for having a commemorative livery to mark the bicentenary of the British colonisation of Australia in 1988.  Although basically a repaint into the ANR green and yellow colour scheme, bicentenary logos were painted on the sides of the long hood and Tasmanian flags were painted on the ends instead of ANR logos.  When ZA6 was repainted into the predominantly yellow ‘reverse’ colour scheme in December 1996, the logos and flags were repainted, and the logos are still present on the long hood today.

ZA6 will be repainted in the Australian National Green and Gold livery (with black bogie) and the full 1988 bi-centennial decals applied. Dependent on funds raised, we hope to have ZA6 fully operational.

To donate to ZA6 via our GoFundMe appeal, click here or use the Donate PayPal button.

We appreciate every donation large or small. Every dollar helps us restore this historic locomotive and the good news is that every donation over $2 is tax deductible.

Thank you for your support.