WHERE RAIL HERITAGE COMES TO LIFE

Located in Thirlmere in Sydney’s south-west, the NSW Rail Museum is Australia’s premier destination for rail heritage.

Step inside historic locomotives and carriages, explore interactive exhibitions and enjoy train rides that bring the story of NSW’s railways to life.

What's On

Every weekend from 21 March, enjoy a steam train ride at the NSW Rail Museum in Sydney's Southwest!

NSW's premier steam event returns to Sydney's Southwest in May 2026.

Day Out With Thomas is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to the NSW Rail Museum in March 2026!

Play, explore and connect with a brand-new weekly program designed for parents, carers, babies and toddlers.

Heritage trains will return to Colo Vale for the first time in over 30 years as part of a $21.7 million investment in the NSW Rail Museum Loop Line.