The Sector

The Sector

The Sector

Transport Heritage NSW is proud to support a vibrant and diverse sector of operators and museums across NSW. We play a leadership role in supporting the heritage transport sector across the state on behalf of the NSW Government, working with volunteers and communities across New South Wales to bring transport heritage to life.

A man inspects the lever frames on display at the NSW Rail Museum.

Discover Our Transport Heritage

New South Wales is home to a broad and diverse history of transport heritage, spanning a significant collection across the state. Many items from the THNSW Collections are on loan and displayed at these locations for public enjoyment. More than 30 independent volunteer, not-for-profit groups across the state are dedicated to keeping our transport heritage alive. They span regularly open museums, operators of heritage assets, and enthusiast groups focused on conservation and preservation of regional assets. Transport Heritage NSW is proud to support these groups in their efforts through assistance, custody agreements for collection items, as well as funding and grants through the Transport Heritage Grants Program.

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A man inspects the lever frames on display at the NSW Rail Museum.

Discover Our Transport Heritage

New South Wales is home to a broad and diverse history of transport heritage, spanning a significant collection across the state. Many items from the THNSW Collections are on loan and displayed at these locations for public enjoyment. More than 30 independent volunteer, not-for-profit groups across the state are dedicated to keeping our transport heritage alive. They span regularly open museums, operators of heritage assets, and enthusiast groups focused on conservation and preservation of regional assets. Transport Heritage NSW is proud to support these groups in their efforts through assistance, custody agreements for collection items, as well as funding and grants through the Transport Heritage Grants Program.

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A man inspects the lever frames on display at the NSW Rail Museum.

Discover Our Transport Heritage

New South Wales is home to a broad and diverse history of transport heritage, spanning a significant collection across the state. Many items from the THNSW Collections are on loan and displayed at these locations for public enjoyment. More than 30 independent volunteer, not-for-profit groups across the state are dedicated to keeping our transport heritage alive. They span regularly open museums, operators of heritage assets, and enthusiast groups focused on conservation and preservation of regional assets. Transport Heritage NSW is proud to support these groups in their efforts through assistance, custody agreements for collection items, as well as funding and grants through the Transport Heritage Grants Program.

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Sector support

Transport heritage grants program

The Transport Heritage Grants Program is a NSW Government funded program, administered by the Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS), supported by Transport Heritage NSW.

The program is run on an annual basis and supports projects that assist the NSW community rediscover the culture, the events and the people that shaped transport in NSW. In addition, it supports the restoration and conservation of, and access to, our valuable heritage assets, including buildings, rolling stock, vehicles, museum objects and collections.

Recipients of the Transport Heritage Grants Program
Recipients of the Transport Heritage Grants Program
Recipients of the Transport Heritage Grants Program

Loans and Custody Agreements

A majority of the State Moveable Heritage Collection is able to be borrowed by eligible organisations. THNSW allows sector groups to borrow objects under loan agreements and apply for custody of rolling stock items.

Diesel locomotive 4401, on loan to Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum.
Diesel locomotive 4401, on loan to Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum.
Diesel locomotive 4401, on loan to Junee Roundhouse Railway Museum.

Public liability insurance

Insurance is one of the largest annual costs for heritage operators, who must hold public liability insurance of $250 million, equal to commercial operators. Under a longstanding arrangement, Transport for NSW subsidises $240 million worth of insurance fees when rail heritage organisations pay for the first $10 million.

TfNSW also subsidises rail safety accreditation fees with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR).

Insurance is one of the largest annual costs for heritage operators, who must hold public liability insurance of $250 million, equal to commercial operators. Under a longstanding arrangement, Transport for NSW subsidises $240 million worth of insurance fees when rail heritage organisations pay for the first $10 million.

THNSW also subsidises rail safety accreditation fees with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR).

Stevo the Tank Locomotive at work at the Blue Mountains Locomotive Depot
Stevo the Tank Locomotive at work at the Blue Mountains Locomotive Depot
Stevo the Tank Locomotive at work at the Blue Mountains Locomotive Depot

Sector resources

Sector safety briefings

Managing Safety Risk

Managing Safety Risk

Managing Safety Risk

ONRSR Annual Report FY 2021-2022

ONRSR Annual Report FY 2021-2022

ONRSR Annual Report FY 2021-2022

Safety Responsibility and Accountability

Safety Responsibility and Accountability

Safety Responsibility and Accountability

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

First Aid Equipment Training

First Aid Equipment Training

First Aid Equipment Training

Working from Heights

Working from Heights

Working from Heights

Asbestos

Asbestos

Asbestos

UV Radiation

UV Radiation

UV Radiation

Electricity

Electricity

Electricity

Chemicals

Chemicals

Chemicals

Asset management

Asset list template

Asset list template

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Asset list template

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Asset management plan template

Asset management plan template

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Asset management plan template

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Asset condition and maintenance report

Asset condition and maintenance report

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Asset condition and maintenance report

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Grants

Transport Heritage Grants Program

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Transport Heritage Grants Program

Transport Heritage Grants Program

Grant writing workshop

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Grant writing workshop

Grant writing workshop

Grant application checklist

Grant application checklist

Grant application checklist

Further support and assistance

Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

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Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

Association of Tourist & Heritage Rail Australia

Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia

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Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia

Council of Tramway Museums of Australasia

Museums & Galleries of NSW

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Museums & Galleries of NSW

Museums & Galleries of NSW

Museums Australia

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Museums Australia

Museums Australia

Office of Environment & Heritage

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Office of Environment & Heritage

Office of Environment & Heritage

Office of the National Safety Regulator

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Office of the National Safety Regulator

Office of the National Safety Regulator

Rail Heritage Australia (NSW)

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Rail Heritage Australia (NSW)

Rail Heritage Australia (NSW)

Travel and Accommodation Form

Travel and Accommodation Form

Travel and Accommodation Form