Narrow Gauge Turntable ex 5'3" gauge newport

Historical information

This Victorian railways constructed turntable is used for turning around locomotives. It is 16.2 meters long and is hand pushed either direction. Originally broad gauge (5 foot 3 inches) and located in the Newport Locomotive workshop area it was relocated to emerald and 2-foot 6-inch railway track fitted to it and is used by the Puffing Billy Railway to turn their locomotives and carriages

Significance

Historic - Victorian Railways - Turntable used at Newport

Physical description

Narrow Gauge Turntable
made of metal and steel

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