NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere, New South Wales | Science museum

NSW Rail Museum

Locality: Thirlmere, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 115 599

Address: 10 Barbour Rd 2572 Thirlmere, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/

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18.02.2022 VINTAGE DIESEL TRAIN RIDES | EVERY WEEKEND THIS FEBRUARY We're operating vintage diesel train rides with 1950s diesel locomotive 4807, every weekend until 27 February. For more information and to book, visit: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/tickets... Richard Hay

14.02.2022 RAILMOTOR RIDES - FINAL WEEKEND! Our summer railmotor rides wrap up this Sunday 30 January. This is your last chance to enjoy a 30-minute ride aboard our 1920s timber railmotor, from historic Thirlmere Station to Buxton and return.... For more info and tickets, visit: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/tickets

01.02.2022 Exciting news! The NSW Rail Museum and Transport Heritage NSW are now sponsors of the Hill Top Soccer Club - Under 12 Girls team. As work ramps up on the Loop Line Upgrade Project, we're delighted to be supporting and working closer with local community groups located along the line.... How good do those jerseys look!

24.01.2022 Fancy vintage bikes? This Sunday 16 May, the NSW Rail Museum is pleased to be hosting the Vintage Motorcycle Club of Australia, with a small range of pre-1947 bikes on display throughout the day. Why not come along, enjoy a heritage train ride and check it out!

24.01.2022 As summer fast approaches, the end of the steam season is near. Our weekend steam train rides end Sunday 29 November (but don't worry, they'll be back next year)! Be quick and secure your tickets before it's too late....! For more information and to book visit: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/weekends... 118 year-old steam locomotive 3265 on the Loop Line by SJB Photography

23.01.2022 Our first day of heritage train operations for 2021 commenced under somewhat ‘atmospheric’ conditions today. You can now enjoy heritage train rides every day at the NSW Rail Museum up until 26 January. For more info: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/summer... SJB Photography #nswgr #nswrailways #visitthedilly #lovethedilly #visitwollondilly

23.01.2022 Great day for steam along the Loop Line today.

23.01.2022 Our Roundhouse Magazine: Summer 2020 edition has arrived! Purchase your copy at our online store today!

22.01.2022 The ever-popular NSW Rail Museum Calendar is back for 2021! Enjoy two calendars in one, with one side featuring historic images of the NSW railways and a colour side of modern images featuring heritage trains and locomotives. Order yours for shipping by late November at the NSW Rail Museum online store: https://bit.ly/3jrA0KF

21.01.2022 From servicing locomotives through to major restorations and carriage repaints it all happens at the Transport Heritage NSW workshop, based here at the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere. Last week we caught up with THNSW Fleet Maintenance Manager, Ben Elliot for an update on all the latest projects, including the restoration of locomotive 3001. Congratulations to our THNSW volunteers and staff who never cease to amaze!

21.01.2022 It's sunny but cool this weekend . . . perfect weather for a steam train ride! Tickets are still available for this weekend's 45-minute steam train rides at the NSW Rail Museum. Get your tickets at: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/tickets

21.01.2022 Heads up! Early one out of Thirlmere tomorrow....!

19.01.2022 Some good news and bad news : The bad news . . . tickets are SOLD OUT for our final weekend of steam train rides at the NSW Rail Museum this weekend! The good news . . . we'll be operating EVERY DAY from Saturday 2 - Tuesday 26 January, with a mix of rail motor and diesel hauled heritage train rides between Thirlmere and Buxton. ... The Museum will also continue to open every Saturday and Sunday throughout December and will permanently return to opening 7 days per week from 2 January. Further details, including times and booking information, will be available soon! #lovethedilly #LoveNSW

18.01.2022 Big day at #Buxton and #Couridjah today! The first of several long-welded rail deliveries in 10,000 metre quantities was unloaded today. The 110m length rails have been recycled from the Junee Griffith branch line and are in excellent condition.... The delivery represents an exciting step forward towards upgrading sections of the track between Picton and Buxton, as well as helping enable the future loop line extension to Colo Vale. The next delivery of rail will arrive at Thirlmere this Sunday afternoon at approximately 4.30pm, ready for unloading on Monday.

17.01.2022 Have you enjoyed a steam train ride at the NSW Rail Museum yet? Young Reuben certainly has! Enjoy a COVID safe 45-minute steam train ride every Saturday and Sunday at the NSW Rail Museum! Limited tickets are available and must be pre-booked at: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/weekends... #LoveNSW #LoveTheDilly #VisitWollondilly

17.01.2022 Exciting news! We have new arrivals at our NSW Rail Museum Online Shop https://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/shop

16.01.2022 SEASONS GREETINGS The NSW Rail Museum will re-open seven days per week on a permanent basis from Saturday 2 January, with heritage train rides every day from 226 January. We also look forward to sharing further details about our 2021 heritage train operating program, including our return to the main line, early in the New Year.... We wish all our customers a safe and Merry Christmas! #merrychristmas #jinglebells #seasonsgreetings

16.01.2022 Where it all began . . . Today marks 165 years since the opening of the first railway line in New South Wales, between Sydney and Parramatta. People gathered in their thousands along the 22km stretch of line to catch a glimpse of the first official train, which left Sydney at 11.20am to a 21 gun salute.... The first day of operations included six return passenger services with 3,554 tickets issued in total. Rare examples from those early years of the NSW railways survive today and are on public display, including Locomotive No. 1 at the Powerhouse Museum and Locomotive No. 78 here at the NSW Rail Museum.

16.01.2022 Locomotive 3801 arrives home after a successful week of main line testing and crew training.

15.01.2022 More magic by Transport Heritage NSW's workshop team, based here at the NSW Rail Museum.

14.01.2022 Have you enjoyed a steam train ride at the NSW Rail Museum yet? Young Reuben certainly has! Enjoy a COVID safe 45-minute steam train ride every Saturday and Sunday at the NSW Rail Museum! Limited tickets are available and must be pre-booked at: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/weekends... #LoveNSW #LoveTheDilly #VisitWollondilly

13.01.2022 Steam Train Weekends come to a close in just 3 weeks! While tickets are almost sold out for this weekend, we still have tickets available for our remaining two weekends Sat 21 & Sun 22 + Sat 28 & Sun 29 November. Don't miss out! For more information, including times and to book, visit: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/weekends... Paul Hamilton

13.01.2022 Tickets for this weekend's steam train rides have SOLD OUT! Reduced capacity to ensure a COVID safe environment means tickets sell fast! So make sure you jump onto the NSW Rail Museum website and secure your tickets for one of the remaining weekend dates. Plus, don't forget we will be operating all October long weekend that's 3 days of steam on 3, 4 & 5 October! ... For more information and to book visit: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/weekends SJB Photography

13.01.2022 Hey Parents have you seen our new Thomas & Friends activity page at the NSW Rail Museum website? We have developed a new page featuring a series of FREE online story time videos featuring Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt, as well as downloadable activity sheets and all your favourite Thomas & Friends merchandise. Check it out www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/thomas

11.01.2022 TRAIN RIDES EVERYDAY FROM 2 to 26 JANUARY! The NSW Rail Museum is reopening 7 days per week from 2 January. To celebrate, we're operating daily heritage train rides from 226 January. On weekdays, enjoy a 30-minute railmotor ride from Thirlmere to Picton landmark and return. On weekends, enjoy a 40-minute heritage train ride behind a vintage diesel locomotive from Thirlmere to Buxton and return.... For more information and to book, visit: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/summer

10.01.2022 Where it all began . . . In 1951, Talyllyn Railway became the first in the world to be preserved as a heritage railway. Today they’re celebrating 70 years since the railway was preserved by volunteers. ... Check it out....!

10.01.2022 It’s all happening on the loop line!

09.01.2022 Atmospheric conditions during our first weekend of steam at the NSW Rail Museum.

08.01.2022 Beautiful imagery created at our museum. Thanks for stopping by Grazia. https://graziamagazine.com/fas/grazia-travel-fashion-video/

08.01.2022 Transport Heritage NSW and Wollondilly Shire Council have been successful in securing funding to bring the Thirlmere Festival of Steam chugging back in 2021! https://www.wollondillyadvertiser.com.au//funding-boost-/

08.01.2022 Glad you enjoyed Tahmoor Public School

08.01.2022 Look who just arrived! Locomotive 3801 has just returned home to #Thirlmere following a successful weekend operating Hydro Express services between Sydney and the Blue Mountains. Transport Heritage NSW will be announcing more events with 3801 this week, so stay tuned!... Paul Hamilton

08.01.2022 LOOKING FOR A JOB WITH A REAL POINT OF DIFFERENCE? We're currently on the look out for a 'Fleet Maintenance Workshop - General Support Worker', an exciting... entry-level role working 'hands-on' with the State's operational heritage rail fleet. This position is based within the THNSW Workshop located at the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere. For more information and to apply visit: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51031021

07.01.2022 Happy New Year! Don’t forget, we’re operating heritage train rides EVERY DAY from tomorrow, 2-26 January. To ensure a COVID safe experience for everyone, tickets are strictly limited - so be quick and secure your tickets online at: www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/summer

07.01.2022 At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we commemorate Remembrance Day. The start of World War I in 1914 had a dramatic impact on Australia, with large numbers of men rushing to enlist to serve their country. Throughout the war, 8,447 men from the NSW Railways and Tramways Department enlisted, and by the end 1,214 never returned home.... This is the story of just one of those men, William Charles Bailey. You can discover more about William and all those brave railwaymen who died serving our country at the NSW Railways Remember website: www.nswrailwaysremember.com.au #lestweforget2020

06.01.2022 Enjoy Summer at the NSW Rail Museum with vintage heritage rides every day! On weekdays, enjoy a 30-minute ride about 1920s timber rail motor CPH 18. On weekends, enjoy a 40-minute ride behind a vintage diesel locomotive. To ensure a COVID safe experience for everyone, tickets are strictly limited - so be quick and secure your tickets online at: ... https://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/summer See more

06.01.2022 It has been an ‘01’ kinda week...!

04.01.2022 From servicing locomotives through to major restorations and carriage repaints it all happens at the Transport Heritage NSW workshop, based here at the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere. Last week we caught up with THNSW Fleet Maintenance Manager, Ben Elliot for an update on all the latest projects, including the restoration of locomotive 3001. Congratulations to our THNSW volunteers and staff who never cease to amaze!

04.01.2022 So far, so good...!

02.01.2022 The ever-popular NSW Rail Museum Calendar is back for 2021! Enjoy two calendars in one, with one side featuring historic images of the NSW railways and a colour side of modern images featuring heritage trains and locomotives. Order yours for shipping by late November at the NSW Rail Museum online store: https://bit.ly/3jrA0KF

02.01.2022 Locomotive 3801 will be steaming in and out of the NSW Rail Museum each day this week for further trials and crew training.