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Recycled rail secures loop line future
Over the past week, the NSW Rail Museum has received several deliveries of second-hand rail in 10,000 metre quantities. The 110m length...
May 31, 20211 min read
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Over 6,000 people enjoy a ride behind 3801 in Southern NSW
Following locomotive 3801's official relaunch weekend in March, the engine travelled to Southern NSW to Albury, Wagga Wagga and Junee....
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Board Wrap Up: March 2021
I hope everyone had a safe, pleasant, and relaxing Easter break with family and friends. The Board held its second meeting for 2021 just...
Apr 14, 20213 min read
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Historic carriage relocated to Junee
Lavatory carriage LFX 1776 has been relocated for display to the Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum. Prior to the introduction of lavatory...
Mar 31, 20211 min read
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NSW Governor officially relaunches 3801
Locomotive 3801 was officially relaunched at Sydney's Central Station on Friday 12 March 2021 by Her Excellency, the Honourable Margaret...
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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Board Wrap Up: February 2021
Welcome to 2021! Here’s hoping the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be behind us and we can all get back to doing the things that...
Mar 14, 20214 min read
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2020 Year in Review
2020 has been a year like no other. From droughts and bushfires, to floods, and then the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the challenges,...
Dec 30, 20201 min read
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Board Wrap Up: November 2020
The THNSW AGM was held on Saturday 28 November 2020 for the first time by webinar. 57 members attended the AGM and 145 members lodged...
Dec 10, 20202 min read
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$175,000 announced for heritage transport sector
THNSW CEO, Andrew Moritz, today announced $175,000 in grants for the heritage transport sector during a special online presentation. The...
Nov 24, 20202 min read
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Board Wrap Up: October 2020
The Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday 27 October, its eighth meeting for calendar year 2020. The Board received an update from CEO,...
Nov 6, 20204 min read
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Preliminary work on Chullora Heritage Hub begins
Preliminary works on the Chullora Heritage Hub have now commenced. In 2019, the NSW Government together with Transport Heritage NSW,...
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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Board Wrap Up: September 2020
The Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday 29 September, its seventh meeting for calendar year 2020. The Board received an update from...
Oct 12, 20206 min read
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Successful 3801 trials and crew training
Legend of steam locomotive 3801 was put through its paces last week, with six days of continuous operations through the Southern...
Oct 1, 20202 min read
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Board Wrap Up: August 2020
The Board met twice this month starting with a special Board meeting on Tuesday 4 August, followed by its regular meeting on Tuesday 25...
Sep 4, 20204 min read
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Western Endeavour 50th Anniversary
This weekend marks 50 years since the Western Endeavour departed Sydney for its epic journey west to Perth, on 22 August 1970. People in...
Aug 22, 20201 min read
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Record applications for 2020 Transport Heritage Grants
Applications for the 2020 Transport Heritage Grants Program closed this week. A record 33 applications have been received totalling over...
Aug 14, 20201 min read
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1880s timber car prepares for relocation
Blueridge Woodworks have been engaged by THNSW to stabilise 1880s timber car BAM1, in preparation for its relocation from Broadmeadow to...
Aug 7, 20201 min read
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NSW Rail Museum reopens
The NSW Rail Museum held a special members and annual pass holders day on Saturday 4 July, ahead of its reopening to the public on Sunday...
Jul 8, 20201 min read
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Statement in response to Locomotive No. 1 media reports
Transport Heritage NSW (THNSW) would like to respond to today’s media reports surrounding the relocation of Locomotive No. 1 from the...
Jun 29, 20201 min read
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2020 Transport Heritage Grants are now OPEN!
Submissions for the 2020 Transport Heritage Grants Program are now OPEN! The Transport Heritage Grants Program is run on an annual basis...
Jun 17, 20201 min read
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