Virtual Discovery #9 - Rottnest Military Railway
Part of a series of “Virtual Discovery” presentations featuring the military heritage of Rottnest island produced in parallel with Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia. This “Virtual Discovery” focuses on the construction of the military railway on Rottnest Island.
The construction of roads and the rail line marked the start of the creation of the Rottnest Island Fortress. The 3 foot 6 inch gauge military railway ran from the Army Jetty to Oliver Hill, with spur lines to the Kingstown Barracks and Bickley Battery. Once construction was completed, the engines and support equipment operated from facilities at Kingstown Barracks.
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The Rottnest Island was closed to the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. The success of “Virtual Visi” series at the Australian Army Museum of Western australia prompted the creation of a parallel series of “Virtual Discoveries” focussing on the military and heritage aspects of Rottnest island.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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