Rail Heritage WA, Bassendean
Rail Heritage WA is a volunteer organisation which has, for 60 years, been dedicated to preserving the history of railways in Western Australia. It developed, and now operates, the Railway Museum in Bassendean, which is the only museum in the state dedicated to the Railways of WA.
The judges noted that the group has shown a long-term and professional commitment to sharing the history of railways in Western Australia. Demonstrating a significant benefit to the heritage industry, the group ensure traditional skills are not lost as they undertake work to restore and eventually display important locomotives.