Moonta Mines, South Australia

[7] It proved extremely successful, with the Moonta deposits resulting in high yields.

The Moonta miners' undertook a major strike in 1864 over concerns about mining practices.

Built in 1889 in Manchester, England by Beyer, Peacock & Company it was works number 3057 and was later converted to 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge for operation on the mines' railway system.

It was sold about 1911 to Henry & Sons, sawmillers of Forrest, Victoria via Cameron & Sutherland, Melbourne dealers.

It also has open days during the week or on weekends, depending upon the time of year.

Hughes's enginehouse, similar to Richman's enginehouse in the photo below below
Richman's Plant during the 1890s – copper ore processing plant, workers and two steam locomotives. [ note 1 ] Behind the timber buildings is the enginehouse, the shell of which remains at the site; the beam engine protrudes on its right, just below the overhanging gangway .
Moonta Mines Museum (formerly Moonta Mines Model School, 1878–1968)