There was a time when the population of Terowie was over 2,000. Today, with a population of around 200, it is a tiny township which is slowly becoming a ghost town. The reason: Terowie came into existence as part of the railway network which was built in South Australia in the late 19th century. With three different railway gauges meeting at the town it was vital to an economy driven by rail. Then, in the 1970s, the rail was reduced to a single line and there was no need for Terowie. The town collapsed and was designated an historic town because of its large number of well preserved 19th century buildings. Today there are old stores and shops reminding visitors that, back in the 1880s, it was a vibrant and important railway town. It is a fascinating relic of the time when rail was the vital form of travel.
Information from Aussie Towns