News articles and media releases
The Australian Women's Weekly 16 May 1979
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This classic article shows how we did it then, and some very dedicated volunteers.
From the Trove of the National Library of Australia http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-page4875654
The Australian Women's Weekly 16 May 1979
“Coffee Pot” gathers steam
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The last operating engine of its kind in the world, the Pichi Richi Railway’s iconic "Coffee Pot", is building up steam for a return to the rails.
Following a successful test run over Easter, an old favourite is set to return to South Australia’s Pichi Richi Railway within the next 12 months.
ANZAC etchings: Do you know the soldiers of car 5?
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ANZAC Etchings: Do you know the Soldiers of Car 5?Posted by Pichi Richi Railway on Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Visit Pichi Richi Railway's Second World War page for more information
ANZAC Ghan photo essay
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During WWII, almost 200,000 troops travelled north to Alice Springs on the Central Australia Railway through Quorn. The Quorn Country Women's Association fed these troops in Quorn, and railwaymen from Quorn helped to transport the troops to defend their country. Great Southern Rail has run an Anzac Tribute train ... read more - article courtesy of RM Williams OUTBACK magazine
Future of Australian railways
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Australia's Rail Revival—read about Australia's steel revolution—Australia's railways are awakening to a new era with new tracks being built and old tracks being modernised. Article courtesy of RM Williams OUTBACK magazine
A Bull-roaring start to train season
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Season launch 2015
This weekend, why not ride a bull through the Pichi Richi Pass?
Pichi Richi Railway’s 2015 train season kicks off with a journey on Brill Railcar 106, affectionately known as a "Barwell Bull".
Coffee Pot completes steam test
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Pichi Richi Railway's unique steam railcar, Steam Motor Coach No. 1, known affectionately as the Coffee Pot, is a major step closer to returning to operation after it successfully underwent a steam test today.
Pichi Richi Railway volunteers share 40 years of history
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Pichi Richi Railway's 40th anniversary celebrations were featured in the Flinders News on 13 August 2014. Read the article on the Flinders News website