The Port Line by Port Adelaide Historical Society

The Port Line is a historical presentation by Brian Samuels at the Port Adelaide Historical Society Museum, commemorating the upcoming 170th anniversary of South Australia's first steam traction railway, which opened in 1856. The well-illustrated PowerPoint talk explores the Adelaide to Port Adelaide railway's history, its links to internationally significant figures, extensive publications, and current restoration work at the 1856 Alberton Railway Station, Australia's oldest still-serving station building. Scheduled for Wednesday, 20 May 2026, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm ACST, this single-session event (noted as 'No Walk') offers insights into the region's rich railway heritage. Organized by the Port Adelaide Historical Society, founded in 1972 with a mission to preserve the past for the future, tickets are free for members and $5 for visitors.