Exhibits

Step into a world of engineering heritage, where every engine, machine, and exhibit tells a story of Australia’s industrial and agricultural past. The Melbourne Steam Centre’s collection is the result of years of passionate work by our members and has been recognized with an Engineering Heritage Marker from Engineers Australia.

We invite you to explore the fascinating variety of our exhibits, from the largest steam locomotives to the smallest working models.

Our exhibits are organized into distinct areas, each offering a unique glimpse into a different aspect of history.

• Mobile Steam: The rumble and hiss of our mobile steam collection bring the past to life. This section features our renowned Traction Engines, a pair of massive Fowler Ploughing Engines, and several classic Steam Rollers.
• Stationary Steam: Discover the engines that powered the industrial revolution. This collection includes large mill engines and pumping engines, showcasing the power and ingenuity that drove factories and mines.
• Earth Moving: Witness the brute force of our earth-moving machinery. This exhibit features vintage Euclid Scrapers, Caterpillar Graders, and the star of the show, the imposing Walking Dragline which is regularly demonstrated.
• The Lyttelton II Steam Tug: A truly special exhibit, we have preserved the entire engine room of the T.S.T. Lyttelton II, a harbour tug launched in 1938. This allows you to walk through a real piece of maritime history.
• Workshop and Blacksmith Shop: See the tools and techniques used to keep these machines running. Our fully operational blacksmith shop features a working steam hammer, demonstrating a craft that is as old as the industrial revolution itself.
• Members’ Exhibits: The collection is enhanced by a wide variety of privately owned exhibits from our members, including vintage Oil Engines, Diesel Engines, and a range of unique machinery that reflects their personal passions.