New South Wales Rail Transport Museum

LATEST NEWS

SEPTEMBER 2007: LEGENDS OF STEAM

The NSWRTM has announced the details of the "Legends of Steam" programme. This exciting strategy will ensure the continued operation of our famous steam locomotives for many years to come.

The "Legends of Steam" programme contains details of following items;

The major repairs to be carried out on our famous flagship locomotive 3801
The return to steam operation of Locomotive 3642 in 2008
The Steam Future Fund
Passenger carriage fleet enhancements
An overview of the new home for the Museum and Operations Depot at Thirlmere
Our Operational Support Facilities
Our Volunteers and Staff
Our Heritage Experiences and Community Value

For expanded details and further information about our "Legends of Steam" programme, please click on the Legends of Steam Icon at left.

SEPTEMBER 2007: THIRLMERE UPGRADE CONCEPT PLAN

The NSWRTM with the Office of Rail Heritage are pleased to announce the release of details of the Concept Plan for the Thirlmere Upgrade.

The plan was formerly presented to members at a special meeting at Thirlmere on Saturday 18th August 2007 where members and interested members of the local community were briefed on progress with the re-development.

A copy of the latest Upgrade Newsletter can be seen by clicking here...

SEPTEMBER 2007: NEW WEB ADDRESS

In order to simplify access to the NSWRTM web site, a new domain address has been created.

It is www.nswrtm.com.au.

It is hoped that the change will make access to the RTM's web pages easier to find. The original address of www.nswrtm.org will continue to function.

SEPTEMBER 2006: WE HAVE MOVED!

The main office for the NSW Rail Transport Museum and Heritage Express has relocated from Redfern to Central Station. The office is located adjacent to the main concourse of Central Station in the Rail Heritage Central office which is where the former Interstate Booking Office was located, opposite the main indicator display boards. The entrance is through the doors closest to the Hungry Jacks food outlet.

The office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm for:

Heritage Express train information and ticket sales
NSW Rail Transport Museum membership enquiries
Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre visitor information
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Museum visitor information
Rail heritage souvenirs and artefact displays.

The office contact details are:

Rail Transport Museum: (02) 9379 1031

Heritage Express: (02) 9379 1110

Fax: (02) 9379 1063

Mail: PO Box K37, Haymarket NSW 1240

Web Sites: www.nswrtm.org; www.heritageexpress.com.au

AUGUST 2006: SUSTAINABLE RAIL HERITAGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

The Sustainable Rail Heritage Management Strategy is an inter-generational plan to conserve and display the State's rich railway heritage.

The Government will invest $20 million dollars over 5 years to support rail heritage in metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Click here to DOWNLOAD a fact sheet about this new development in Rail Heritage. [PDF - 24k]