SPRING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS VINTAGE TRAIN RIDES
27 September - 12 October 2025
Steam train rides with 2705
27 September - 1 October
For the first time since its return to steam earlier this year, locomotive 2705 is leading heritage steam train rides along the Loop Line at the NSW Rail Museum!
Steam train rides with 2705 run daily from 27 September to 1 October 2025, departing Thirlmere Station to Buxton and return at: 10.30am | 12.00pm | 2.00pm
🕰️ Total journey: 40 minutes return
🎟️ Museum + train ride ticket required.
Railmotor rides with CPH 18
2-7 October
Hop on board and experience a trip back in time from Thirlmere Station this beautiful timber-bodied railmotor.
Railmotor rides with CPH 18 run daily 2-7 October 2025, departing Thirlmere Station to Buxton and return at:
10.30am | 11.15am | 12.00pm | 1.15pm | 2.00pm | 2.45pm
🕰️ Total journey: 40 minutes return
🎟️ Museum + train ride ticket required.
Steam train rides with 3001
8-12 October
Experience an historic steam train ride behind locomotive 3001, a 108-year-old steam engine which once serviced the Sydney metropolitan region!
Steam train rides with 3001 run daily 8-12 October 2025, departing Thirlmere Station to Buxton and return at: 10.30am | 12.00pm | 2.00pm
🕰️ Total journey: 40 minutes return
🎟️ Museum + train ride ticket required.
Games and activites
During your visit, enjoy mini-train rides*, a range of giant yard games, Brio tables, colouring in, and more. Plus, explore Australia's largest collection of heritage rollingstock!
* selected days
Food and drink options
On weekends and during the school holidays, a small range of drinks, tea, coffee, pre-made sandwiches, salads and snacks are available from the NSW Rail Museum Kiosk.
You can also visit one of the many local cafes, pubs or restaurants — either before or after your visit to the NSW Rail Museum. For more information on local eateries visit the Visit Wollondilly website.
Picnic areas
With over 10,000 square metres of lawns and sheltered picnic tables, the grounds are the perfect place to have a picnic – don’t forget a rug!
Tickets
TICKET TYPE
Adult
Concession
Child (aged 2-17)
Infant (under 2)
Member / Annual Pass holder
MUSEUM ONLY
$15
$10
$5
FREE
FREE
MUSEUM + TRAIN RIDE
$35
$25
$15
FREE
FREE
Visiting more than once? Why not become an Annual Pass holder.
Terms and conditions
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All tickets are for entry to the NSW Rail Museum from 10.00am to 4.00pm on weekdays and 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekends.
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'Museum only' includes all activities, except a steam train ride.
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Please be sure of your availability before you book as there are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES offered.
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Children under 2 are admitted FREE but must sit on adults lap during train ride.
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The NSW Rail Museum reserves the right to change locomotive power without notice, however will endeavour to notify customers of this change should the need arise for operational reasons.
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See link to full Terms & Conditions at bottom of page.