VISIT THE NSW RAIL MUSEUM

Open 7 days, with heritage train rides EVERY DAY these school holidays!
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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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Read more about our exhibits >

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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.

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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

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CONTACT NUMBER

1300 11 55 99​

ADDRESS

10 Barbour Road

Thirlmere NSW 2572

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