Celebrating 150 years of the railway to bathurst
SAT 6 - MON 8 June 2026
When Bathurst Station opened 150 years ago, thousands gathered to welcome the first train on a day marked by celebration, ceremony and community.
Now, 150 years later, join Transport Heritage NSW, Transport for NSW and Bathurst Regional Council as we commemorate this milestone with a weekend of steam train experiences in the Central West.
For more information on Bathurst 150th celebrations visit: Bathurst Rail Museum 150 Years – Museums Bathurst
PRESENTED BY
Two 36 class locomotives at Wimbeldon Station, 1964. NSW State Archives
SatURDAY 6 & SunDAY 7 June
Enjoy a 1.5-hour return steam train ride from Bathurst to Wimbledon.
Travel in your choice of open saloon seating or a private compartment for up to six people. All ticket holders also receive 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 (up to 6 people)
Locomotive 3306 at Bathurst Depot during the Royal Visit, 1954. NSW State Archives
CENTRAL WEST EXPRESS
MonDAY 8 June
Take a longer half-day journey through the Central West.
Departing Bathurst, travel by heritage train to your choice of Millthorpe or Orange, with time to explore before returning to Bathurst.
TIMETABLE
FOWARD
Bathurst departs 8.05am
Millthorpe arrives 9.45am
Orange arrives 10.15am
RETURN
Orange departs 12.30pm
Millthorpe arrives 12.52pm
Bathurst arrives 2.20pm
FARES
Open Saloon: $95 per person
Compartment: $366 per compartment (up to 6 people)
Bathurst Station, circa 1876. NSW State Archives
