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Heritage Express

SPECIAL EVENT

SPEND A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

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.

REGULAR EVENTS

Heritage Trains

Heritage steam trains run on the old loop line from Thirlmere to Picton or Buxton on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from March to November inclusive. Trains also run on some other days - check the Heritage Express website for details. Heritage diesel locomotives may replace steam in times of high fire danger.

Trains depart from Thirlmere station at 10.45am, 12.00noon, 1.15pm and 2.30pm.

For museum admission prices and heritage railway fares click here.

The "Thirlmere Flyer"

The "Thirlmere Flyer" is a main line steam train which operates from Central to Thirlmere via Campbelltown on special event days.

Experience history on the move - a day out by steam is a great event for all the family.

Take a journey into the past with historic steam loco 3642 or 3526 - travel in confortable 1930s heritage carriages and soak up the nostalgic sights and sounds of steam - rail travel the way it used to be. Enjoy snacks and drinks from the buffet car on the way.

The "Thirlmere Flyer" leaves from Central and travels via either Padstow or Strathfield, then Campbelltown and Picton to Thirlmere and return. (Join at Central, Padstow, Strathfield or Campbelltown.)

When you arrive at Thirlmere explore the museum.

Train rides

NSWRTM HERITAGE EXPRESS runs regular trips and charters of the "Southern Aurora", and heritage steam and diesel trains throughout the year.

For timetables, fares and booking information see the Heritage Express website

THIRLMERE NOSTALGIC EVENTS AND RAIL HERITAGE STEAM EXPERIENCES.

Throughout the year there are a number of nostalgic events and heritage steam experiences in conjunction with the NSW Rail Transport Museum Thirlmere. These include:

Vintage Train Days

  • Relive the era of classic country rail travel.

  • Travel back in time at Thirlmere - buy your ticket from the Station Master's office with a real coal fire ... then hop aboard the mixed train for a ride along the rustic rural line to Buxton ... a train of goods wagons, a steam loco and a passenger car or two - just the way it used to be!

  • Bring the kids for a real living museum experience.

Thirlmere Flyer

Southern Highlander Steam Train

  • Steam in style through the Southern Highlands - take the Thirlmere Flyer from Sydney Central, Padstow or Campbelltown and enjoy the spectacular steam journey into the highlands.

  • Enjoy lunch in the country or take one of the optional packages.

mixed steam train
2705 with mixed goods and passenger cars.

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Last updated 9/10/09