Melbourne Harbour Trust 0-4-0T No. 2 'Kia Ora'
Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia 		Location: The Railway Museum at Bassendean
Status: Display
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Posted: Aug 13, 2018 @ 04:08:24 by Robin R Beck
Worked from 1884 until 1962. Started life in Melbourne, Victoria. In 1887 moved to Western Australia working at various locations in the state. Named KIA ORA in 1904 which it is still known by. Preserved at the Bassendean railway museum. For many was displayed outdoors at the old entrance to the museum. Now under cover in the main museum, but roped off from public access. After asking, I was allowed to climb over the rope and have a close look. Saddle tanks have corrosion, but after 130 years in a reasonable condition. There a potted history board in front of KIA ORA.
Posted: Mar 24, 2007 @ 19:03:35 by K Bennett

heres the gen on Kia Ora

7111/1/1884 0-4-0ST 42"

1. Melbourne Harbour Trust Commisioners 2

2. Millars Kauri & Jarrah Co

3. Harbour & Lights Dept WA.