Explore Australia's largest collection of heritage rolling stock
Whether it's the stunning Governor General's Carriage or the Rail Pay Bus – used for transporting employees’ wages all over the state's rail system, we have something interesting to see at every corner.
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Enjoy a heritage train ride
Bring your museum experience to life with a heritage train ride.
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Steam train rides every weekend
Enjoy a 40-minute ride behind a historic steam locomotive to Buxton and return.
Departs Thirlmere Station several times every Saturday & Sunday.
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Railmotor rides every weekday
(6 to 16 April only)
These school holidays, enjoy a 30-minute ride aboard our historic railmotor to Picton Landmark and return.
Departs Thirlmere Station several times every weekday from 6—16 April only.
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See departure times when booking, please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure.
Food and drink options
Only a limited range of snacks and cold drinks are available at the NSW Rail Museum.
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Support our local cafes, pubs and restaurants
We encourage visitors to stop by 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.
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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!
Ticket prices
Due to the current COVID-19 safety restrictions, all visitors are required to pre-purchase tickets online. Tickets are NOT available for purchase at the Museum.
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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