UPCOMING EVENTS & EXPERIENCES

Transport Heritage NSW operates a regular program of events and experiences, both at the NSW Rail Museum and in partnership with heritage transport organisations across NSW.

Returns 1 March 2025

STEAM TRAIN RIDES

NSW Rail Museum

Every weekend, enjoy a 40-minute steam train ride as part of a visit to the NSW Rail Museum, Thirlmere.

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2 April 2025

A STEAM TRAIN PASSES: 50 YEARS ON

Special event

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Australia's most beloved railway film, A Steam Train Passes.

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12 & 13 April 2025

HUNTER VALLEY STEAMFEST

Special event

Steam returns to the Hunter Valley! Discover a range of historical steam locomotives and engines, right in the centre of Maitland.

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17 & 18 May 2025

THIRLMERE FESTIVAL OF STEAM

Special Event

Thirlmere comes to life with the magic of steam as the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam returns in partnership with Wollondilly Shire Council!

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29-30 March 2025

HORNSBY STEAM TRAIN RIDES

Heritage main line experience

Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience steam on the T9 Northern Line from Hornsby to Rhodes and return behind locomotive 3526.

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11 & 14 April 2025

STEAMFEST FLYER

One-way main line journey

Make your way to or from the 2025 Hunter Valley Steamfest in Maitland behind locomotives 3265 and 3526 in double header!

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3 & 4 May 2025

PENRITH STEAM TRAIN RIDES

Heritage main line experience

Experience express steam locomotive 3526 in full power from Penrith up the Blue Mountains Line and return.

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August / September 2025

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

Special event

It's Thomas' Birthday, and you're invited to celebrate with him at the NSW Rail Museum on the party tour!

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