NSW RAIL MUSEUM EXPRESS
Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 November 2022
Travel by steam direct from Sydney to the NSW Rail Museum
Experience the excitement of steam on a special heritage train experience from Sydney to the NSW Rail Museum at Thirlmere and return.
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Travel behind Australia's largest operating steam locomotive, Beyer-Garratt 6029 one way and Legend of Steam Locomotive 3801 the other way.
At Thirlmere, enjoy just over 3-hours of free time to explore the NSW Rail Museum and wander the extensive collection and exhibitions on display. Museum entry is included.
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Onboard the train
Sit back and relax inside one of our beautifully restored former NSW Government Railway carriages and take in the scenery, as we huff and puff our way to from Sydney to the NSW Rail Museum.
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Onboard, you can order light snacks and refreshments throughout the journey using our online buffet ordering system. You can also bring your own packed lunch to enjoy either on the train, or on the grounds at the Museum.
At the NSW Rail Museum
Whether it's the stunning Governor General's Carriage or the Rail Pay Bus – used for transporting employees’ wages all over the state's rail system, we have something interesting to see at every corner.
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Fares and classes of travel
From the moment you step aboard, you'll be transported into the past. Choose from THREE different seating and on-board service options as follows:
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Timetable
You can join the train at either Central, Strathfield or Glenfield.
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The below timetable will be confirmed one week prior:
SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2022
FORWARD JOURNEY
BEYER-GARRATT 6029
CENTRAL
STRATHFIELD
GLENFIELD
THIRLMERE
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8.55am
9.10am
9.50am
11.20am
RETURN JOURNEY
LOCOMOTIVES 3801
THIRLMERE
GLENFIELD
STRATHFIELD
CENTRAL
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3.30pm
4.55pm
5.45pm
6.05pm