To meet the challenges of regional Australia in the late 1800s, Finley was the first sparsely settled town selected for a Pioneer Railway. This was an American style railway to link regional areas to boost trade and travel, but at low cost due to the harsh economic conditions of the time. Incredibly well-preserved by a dedicated group of volunteers, Finley Station is one of the few Pioneer stations still standing, and is now also host to the Finley Pioneer Railway Museum containing artefacts and real life railway stories.