The Coorong Region in South Australia is home to the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre, a unique museum that allows visitors to relive the glorious days of Australian railways. Located in Steamtown Peterborough in the Southern Flinders Ranges, this museum was once a major site for railway maintenance, repairs, and a significant rail transport hub in South Australia, with over 100 trains passing through daily. At the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre, visitors can explore historic locomotives, trains, carriages, and numerous freight vehicles during a 90-minute guided tour. The tour provides an opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the roaring twenties and learn about the importance of railways in Australia's history.
One of the highlights of the Steamtown Heritage Rail Centre is South Australia's first and only sound and light show, which takes place after dark while visitors sit in a comfortable 1916 historic rail carriage, now converted into a viewing car. This visual light and sound spectacle offers an immersive experience that brings the railway's past to life.