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Board Wrap Up: September 2021
The Board held its fifth meeting for 2021 on Tuesday 28 September. The Board received an update from CEO, Andrew Moritz, on the current...
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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NSW Government announces $9.1M for Loop Line Upgrade Project
The NSW Government has announced an additional $9.1 million to complete the Loop Line Upgrade Project. The funding is in addition to the...
Sep 20, 20211 min read
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Board Wrap Up: August 2021
The Board held its fourth meeting for 2021 on Tuesday 31 August. What a difference from our previous meeting in May 2021, where we were...
Sep 3, 20214 min read
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2021 Transport Heritage Grants now OPEN!
Submissions for the 2021 Transport Heritage Grants Program are now OPEN! The Transport Heritage Grants Program is run on an annual basis...
Jun 15, 20212 min read
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Central West NSW turns out in the thousands to experience 3801
Thousands of people flocked to stations and railway lines to catch a glimpse of 3801 as it travelled some 2,250km through the Central...
Jun 15, 20211 min read
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Board Wrap Up: May 2021
The Board held its third meeting for 2021 on Tuesday 25 May and received an update from CEO, Andrew Moritz, on the various activities and...
Jun 1, 20214 min read
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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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The wait is over: 3801 returns
The wait is over! Following a decade long restoration, Transport Heritage NSW is pleased to announce the return of locomotive 3801. 3801...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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Mini-train restoration by Chullora volunteers
As part of the review of the Mini-Train operation at Thirlmere, and investigating an increase of its use, it was realised that some of...
Jan 22, 20211 min read
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Take a virtual tour of the collection
You can now discover the THNSW collection from the safety and comfort of your own home. See inside various exhibits, including...
Jan 3, 20211 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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