Looking for a great day out?

Every day is a special day at Trainworks - Australia's oldest and largest railway museum - a fascinating and exciting step back in time:

• Nostalgia for older visitors, and a novel and educational experience for children of all ages.

• The most complete overview of railway heritage to be found in Australia.

• A large collection of locomotives, carriages and goods wagons on display.

• A comprehensive exhibition of railway items and memorabilia, a signals display, an authentic fettler's shed, and a heritage-listed 1880s railway station.

• Grassed and under-cover picnic and barbecue facilities, and children's play areas.

• Heritage Trains operate on the Thirlmere Heritage Railway on Sundays and public holidays (generally March to November inclusive). Trains are steam-hauled on Sundays, except in fire danger periods.

• Kiosk selling refreshments and souvenirs.

• Guided tours most days - and for groups by appointment on other days

• Coaches and groups, social clubs, seniors and school groups at other times are welcome - phone (02) 4681 8001 for our concession rates & packages.

For museum admission prices click here.

Where is the Museum located?

Trainworks is located at Barbour Road, Thirlmere, near Picton - 85 kilometres south west of Sydney, NSW.

Nestled in the heart of the Wollondilly shire, Thirlmere is only minutes from many other attractions, including historic Picton and the Thirlmere Lakes National Park - and makes a convenient stopover on the way to the Southern Highlands and Canberra.

How to get there

Why not travel to Thirmere by train and make it a nice day's outing?

Regular trains stop at nearby Picton and Tahmoor on the Southern Highlands line - see the CityRail website for timetables.

From Picton, Picton Buslines have regular services to Thirlmere from Monday to Saturday; see their website for timetables. Alternatively, Picton & Tahmoor District Taxis also travel from Picton or Tahmoor - phone (02) 4683 1616.

Opening Hours

Trainworks is open every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday during the following hours:

• Weekends & public holidays 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
• Weekdays 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Valley Heights Museum

The NSWRTM also has a museum in the Blue Mountains - Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, opens regularly.

For more information see the Valley Heights website .