Celebrating 150 years of the railway to bathurst
SAT 6 - MON 8 June 2026
When Bathurst Station opened 150 years ago, there was much fanfare. Around six thousand people gathered to welcome the arrival of the first train, which was decorated with green bows and flags. A band played the National Anthem, and there was a grand luncheon and a public ball.
150 years later, join Transport Heritage NSW and NSW TrainLink as we celebrate this remarkable milestone that transformed the Central West.
PRESENTED BY
Two 36 class locomotives at Wimbeldon Station, 1964. NSW State Archives
Sat 6 & Sun 7 June
Enjoy a 1.5-hour steam train ride from Bathurst to Wimbledon and return.
Travel in your choice of open saloon seating or a compartment for up to 6 people. In addition, all ticket holders can enjoy 20% off admission to the Bathurst Rail Museum.
DEPARTURE TIMES
Saturday: .8.05am, 10.00am, 11.50am, 1.25pm, 2.45pm
Sunday: 8.05am, 10.00am, 11.50am, 1.25pm, 3.15pm
FARES
Open Saloon: $36 per person
Compartment: $174 per compartment (6 seats)
Locomotive 3306 at Bathurst Depot during the Royal Visit, 1954. NSW State Archives
CENTRAL WEST EXPRESS
Mon 8 June
Enjoy a longer half-day journey across the Central West. Departing from Bathurst station, enjoy free time at your choice of Millthorpe or Orange.
TIMETABLE
FOWARD
Bathurst (dep.) 0805
Millthorpe (arr.) 09.45-0955
Orange (arr.) 10.15am
RETURN
Orange (dep.) 12.30pm
Millthorpe (arr.) 12.52pm
Bathurst (arr.) 2.20pm
FARES
Open Saloon: $95 per person
Compartment: $366 per compartment (6 seats)
Bathurst Station, circa 1876. NSW State Archives
