EXPLORE PLACES TO VISIT
A comprehensive list of heritage transport museums, groups and operators located throughout New South Wales.
Alexandria, NSW
Australian Railway Historical Society (NSW)
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Visit the Railway Bookshop, access historic documents and photographs, and enjoy community events for rail enthusiasts.
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Byron Bay, NSW
Byron Bay Train
Heritage Operator
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Jump on a 3km journey between North Beach Station and Byron Beach Station.
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Cooma, NSW
Cooma Monaro Railway
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Step back in time as you tour through a heritage station precinct and interact with vintage objects.
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Goulburn, NSW
Goulburn Roundhouse
Museum
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Learn about the transition from steam to diesel operation at a functioning heritage roundhouse.
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Cowra, NSW
Lachlan Valley Railway
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Book an unforgettable trip on heritage rolling stock and visit the Cowra Railway Heritage Centre.
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Junee, NSW
Junee Roundhouse Museum
Museum
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Visit a working roundhouse and unique operating steam-driven accident crane.
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Toronto, NSW
Lake Macquarie Light Rail
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Enjoy a ride back in time aboard a variety of heritage rolling stock on a 2-foot gauge railway.
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Thirlmere, NSW
NSW Rail Museum
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Enter another era when you ride a vintage train and explore the museum's captivating exhibitions.
Loftus, NSW
Sydney Tramway Museum
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Hop on a heritage tram, admire the fleet and learn about the history of trams in Sydney and beyond.
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Broken Hill, NSW
Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum
Museum
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The Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum Complex houses historic locomotives and memorabilia in the outback town of Broken Hill.
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Tenterfield, NSW
Tenterfield Railway Museum
Museum
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Take in the beauty of a nearly intact nineteenth century railway precinct.
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Wagga Wagga, NSW
Wagga Wagga Rail Heritage Station Museum
Museum
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Read historical stories, visit gang sheds and browse model trains.
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Bathurst, NSW
Bathurst Rail
Museum
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The Bathurst Rail Museum brings the rich social history of Bathurst and its story as a railway town to life, with exhibits and interesting artefacts.
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Kingston, ACT
Canberra Railway Museum
Museum
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The Australian Capital Territory has a deep connection to the railways, and you can learn all about it here.
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Crookwell, NSW
Crookwell Heritage Railway
Museum (Under Development)
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Upon re-opening, enjoy a heritage experience along the Goulburn to Crookwell railway branch line.
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East Coast Heritage Rail
Heritage Operator
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Take a ride behind a heritage locomotive on The Cockatoo Run in the Southern Highlands.
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Sydney, NSW
Historic Electric Traction
Heritage Operator
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Immerse yourself in Sydney's heritage electric fleet during special events.
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State Mine Gully, NSW
Lithgow State Mine Railway
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Lithgow State Mine Railway is currently working to attain accreditation to offer heritage experiences.
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Paterson, NSW
Rail Motor Society
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Enjoy the scenery as you travel aboard one of several operational heritage diesel railcar sets.
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Sydney, NSW
Sydney Electric Train Society
Heritage Operator
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Enjoy a wide range of electric trains and locomotives during day tours and special events.
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Sydney, NSW
Sydney Heritage Fleet
Heritage Operator
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The Sydney Heritage Fleet restores, operates and maintains a fleet of vintage vessels.
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Richmond Vale, NSW
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Immerse yourself in a unique story of coal mining in the Hunter, brought to life by heritage trains that hauled the product.
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Werris Creek, NSW
The Rail Journeys Museum
Museum
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See life through the eyes of a railway worker and visit the Australian Railway Monument.
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Yass, NSW
Yass Railway Museum
Museum
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View a range of railway memorabilia housed in an original station building, as well as Australia's shortest platform.
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Bulli, NSW
Black Diamond Museum & Heritage Centre
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Opened in 1989, the museum on historic Bulli Station houses a collection of railway and coal mining artifacts.
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Menangle Park, NSW
Campbelltown Steam & Machinery Museum
Museum
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See heritage locomotives and farm machinery during special event days and 'open' weekends.
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Dorrigo, NSW
Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum
Museum (Under Development)
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Upon re-opening, view a range of preserved railway vehicles and memorabilia, as well as exhibits ranging from 1855 to present day.
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Finley, NSW
Finley Railway Precinct
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Discover unique pioneer rail structures such as a station building, platform and signal box.
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Albion Park, NSW
Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Ride a heritage steam or diesel locomotive, take a trip on a mini train and check out rail artifacts.
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Ladysmith, NSW
Ladysmith Tourist Railway
Museum
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Visit one of Tumbarumba railway line's last remaining stations and view a variety of artifacts.
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Oberon, NSW
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway
Museum
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Explore a variety of locomotives, carriages, wagon and track maintenance vehicles.
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Leichhardt, NSW
Sydney Bus Museum
Museum / Heritage Operator
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Marvel over an impressive heritage bus fleet and enjoy a vintage bus ride.
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Robertson, NSW
Robertson Heritage Railway Station
Museum / Place
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Browse through the museum, view the gallery or picnic in the beautifully landscaped gardens.
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Temora, NSW
Temora Railway Station
Museum / Place
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Soak up the rich history of Temora Railway Station since the turn of the twentieth century.
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Valley Heights, NSW
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Museum
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Explore the century-old roundhouse, take a ride on a steam tram or behind a steam locomotive, and learn about local railway history.
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Clarence, NSW
Zig Zag Railway
Heritage Operator (Re-Opens Soon)
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Experience the magic of steam trains when Zig Zag Railway re-opens to the public.
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