The collection field of transport promotes public appreciation and understanding of the past, present and future roles of transport in our society. It explores and interprets its history, technology, design, social impact and future in Australia and within an international context.
Four collection development fields have been identified
• Land transport
• Aviation
• Water transport
• Space science and technology
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of NSW railways, we have updated the section on passenger steam locomotives.
Autogiro,
1934
Automobile, sectioned, Ford Fairmont Ghia,
Australia, 1998
Automobile, Australian Six, 1923
Automobile, Sheffield Simplex, 1913
Bicycle, Olympic Superbike, Australia,
1997
Camel saddle, South Australia, 1870-1900
Carriage, barouche, before 1888
Catalina flying boat, Frigate bird II,
1944
Coach, horse-drawn, Cobb & Co, 1890
Coach, horse-drawn, travelling chariot, c.1830
Helicopter, Australian explorer,
used by Dick Smith, 1982
Map used by Nancy Bird Walton, 1926
Monoplane, Bleriot, 1914
Railway carriage, Governor-General's, Australia,
1901
Railway carriage, Governor's, NSW Dept
of Railways, 1891
Railway Indicator Board, Central Station,
Sydney, NSW, 1906
Rickshaw, Japan, 1880-1892
Snow skis, Kiandra, NSW, 1890s
Steam engine, Fowler, ploughing, 1889
Steam fire engine, Merryweather, 1895
Steam locomotive, Manning Wardle, 1911
Steam locomotive, No. 1, 1854
Steam locomotive, No. 1243, 1882
Steam locomotive, No 3265, 1891
Steam locomotive, No. 3830, NSW Govt Railways,
1949
Steam roadroller, Aveling & Porter, 1923
Steam tram motor No. 1A, 1879
Steam wagon, Aveling & Porter, 1920
Tram, C-class, No. 11, 1898
Tram
hearse trailer, Sydney, 1896
Tram, 0-class, No. 805, NSW, 1909
