Steam Train Rides
Step back in time with a steam train ride behind heritage locomotive 3001
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Steam train rides depart Thirlmere Station EVERY DAY* from 12 to 27 April 2025.
Departs from NSW Rail Museum at:
10.30am,12.00pm, 2.00pm
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Anzac Day (25 April) departs at:
12.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.15pm
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Total trip duration: 40minutes.
*excludes Good Friday
Holiday games and activities
Make memories with the whole family this summer, with games and activities included with all museum only and museum + train rides tickets.
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Fizzics Education
Enjoy the wonders of science with Fizzics Education!
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Get hands-on with science experiments with the Curious Kids workshop, watch incredible reactions in the Chemistry Show, or explore push and pull forces in the Forces Friction and Movement Workshop.
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Workshops take place on 14, 22, 23 and 24 April at the following times:​
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11.00am curious kids
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12.30pm chemistry show
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2.00pm forces friction and movement​​​
Easter Long Weekend
Celebrate with the Easter Bunny at the NSW Rail Museum!
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On Sunday 20 April, hop onboard a steam train ride to meet the Easter Bunny and receive a special treat!
In addition, enjoy arts and crafts, and mini-train rides.
Games and Activites
Every day of the holidays, explore Australia's largest collection of heritage trains, and enjoy mini-train rides, a range of giant yard games, brio tables, colouring in, and more.
Terms and conditions
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All tickets are for entry to the NSW Rail Museum from 10.00am to 4.00pm on weekdays and 9.00am to 5.00pm on weekends.
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'Museum only' includes all activities, except a steam train ride.
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Please be sure of your availability before you book as there are NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES offered.
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Children under 2 are admitted FREE but must sit on adults lap during train ride.
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The NSW Rail Museum reserves the right to change locomotive power without notice, however will endeavour to notify customers of this change should the need arise for operational reasons.
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See link to full Terms & Conditions at bottom of page.