Museum Open 7 Days - click on Visit the Museum for details.

WHAT'S NEW

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

The museum exhibition area will be closed to the public on Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th February for construction works. The shop and the Roundhouse inspection will remain open and visitors will be able to view some exhibits from outside the shed. No admission will be charged on these two days but a gold coin donation will be requested.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

The RTM is seeking more volunteers to support all of the museum's activities at the various sites.   Volunteering for the NSWRTM at Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre, at Sydney Office, in mainline operations or Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum is a very enjoyable and fulfilling experience.  The roles in which individuals (or groups with a mutual interest) can be involved are very wide and varied.

The NSWRTM relies heavily on volunteers to staff the museums, maintain the grounds, exhibits and rail corridor, restore items for both static display and operational use, operate trains and generally manage and administer the many functions of the NSWRTM. 

Opportunities are available to participate in interesting volunteer work to support our rail heritage through the NSWRTM.  Work is available on weekdays or weekends, or both.

We have established a register of skills, expertise, qualifications and interests of members who already have volunteered or wish to volunteer their time for the NSWRTM, so that the resources we have available in our members can be fully utilised.

Obviously we would like to "put round pegs in round holes" and give people the kinds of jobs they are interested in and are (or would be) good at. Please download the Volunteers Application form [PDF 128Kb] and return it to the Museum office. You will find volunteering a rewarding experience.

SPEND A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS - 15 & 16th May 2010

Our Days Out with Thomas have been a big success. Book now to meet the full-sized Thomas the Tank Engine as he greets friends of all ages, over two feature-packed days at the Rail Heritage Centre, Thirlmere. A great day out for all the family! Click HERE for more information - details, prices, timetable.

MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT PROGRESS

Stage 2 of work on our Thirlmere Rail Heritage site (Exhibition Buildings) has commenced. See our Museum Development page for details of past works and how work is progressing today.

3801 RESTORATION UPDATE

For the latest news update on the progress of restoration work on our iconic steam locomotive 3801, visit the 3801 Latest News page or click here.

PUBLICATIONS

Great gift ideas for the rail enthusiast! See our Publications page for the very latest new books on sale.

Thirlmere Heritage Railway Timetable and fares for 2010 available here...

See new Current Projects at the Rail Transport Museum. Volunteers always welcome!

MAKE A BEQUEST

A bequest (or deferred gift) is an easy and versatile method of donation. You can make a bequest by placing a provision in your will to leave a portion of your assets to the Museum. Your bequest to the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum can help to maintain our Railway and Museum for future generations to share, experience and enjoy.   Click here to view more information and a downloadable Bequest Notification form.