Peterborough is one of two places in the southern hemisphere where you can still see three railway gauges (broad, standard & narrow). Established in 1875 on the promise of a new line between Adelaide & the rich ore town of Silverton in NSW, the railways have gone but memories of Australia's great steam era had been preserved
Federation quilt took 1700 hours to complete, is on display in the town hall & is believed to be the largest & most ornate in SA
Bob the railway dog. Apparently he travelled all over the state sometimes in guard van or up the front with the engine drivers.
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