About the Railway Precinct

Fig trees

The huge fig trees at the Mount Morgan Railway Station were planted to celebrate the Federation of Australia on 1 January 1901, at a time when Mount Morgan and the railway precinct were thriving.

The trees were re-dedicated on 1 January 2001 to celebrate the Centenary of Federation.

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Railway station

The imposing Mount Morgan Railway Station was built to serve a thriving mining township. By 1889 with a population of 5,836, its fortunes were reaching their first peak.

The station building was designed by Henrik Hansen who also designed similar stations at Cunnamulla, Winton, Archer Park and Emerald. The first stage was constructed in 1898.

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Railway station yard

The rare water tank is a two-tier cast iron tank, manufactured by Walkers Limited Engineers, Maryborough.

The goods shed is a rare survivor comparing with Warwick and Wyandra which also retain warehouse cranes. It is a timber-framed structure with internal platform and a later timber office at the south end.

A parcels office and station masters office were added at the north end of the station building in 1912.

Mount Morgan Railway Station		Water Tower

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