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