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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.

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Every Weekend

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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29 November 2025

NEWCASTLE EXPRESS

Heritage main line experience

Enjoy a special journey behind locomotive 4001, the diesel that carried Queen Elizabeth II, from Sydney to Newcastle and return.

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Returns March 2026

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS

Special event

Come and meet Thomas the Tank Engine, James, Sir Topham Hatt, and all their friends at the NSW Rail Museum!

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Returns October 2026

TRANSPORT HERITAGE EXPO

Special Event

The award winning Transport Heritage Expo returns to Sydney's Central Station this October long weekend. 

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8 November 2025

STEAM TO SURF

Heritage main line experience

For one day only, enjoy a special day trip behind former NSWGR express locomotive 3526 from Central to Wollongong and return.

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30 November 2025

HAWKESBURY RIVER EXPRESS

Heritage main line experience

Take in a scenic journey from Central to Gosford and return, alighting at your choice of Hawkesbury River, Woy Woy or Gosford.

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16 & 17 May 2026

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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