Explore a colourful chapter of Australia's history at National Archives' latest exhibition Camel trains to steel wheels: life on the Trans-Australian Railway‍

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Opening in 1917, the Trans-Australian Railway was Australia's most economically and strategically important line. It ran from Port Augusta in South Australia to Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, crossing the Nullarbor Plain and connecting the nation's east and west.

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This exhibition features fascinating archival records, photos and footage that captured the events and challenges from the railway's first 60 years, including its impact on First Nations people.

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Artikel Design was engaged by the National Archives of Australia, to assist in the design of the Camel Trains to Steel Wheels exhibition, working closely with the project team, Artikel designed and delivered 3D Exhibition Design, graphics and the illustrative works throughout the exhibition.

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