Welcome to the Rail Heritage Centre
The Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere is located in the picturesque foothills of the Southern Highlands. A day at the Centre is a memorable and enriching experience for visitors of all ages.
Make tracks to Thirlmere and go loco for the day! Get up close to – or even take a ride on – some of the state's most important heritage trains.
- Go loco for a day – learn more about things to see and do at the Centre.
- Visiting us
The collection
Find out about the heritage engines, carriages and small objects we care for at the Centre.
Upgrade project
The upgrade of the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere commenced in November 2008.
Partners
The upgrade reflects the partnership between the NSW Rail Transport Museum and RailCorp's Office of Rail Heritage.News
Rail Heritage Centre provides opportunities for young talent to shine - 10 November 2009
Upgrade of Rail Heritage Centre - final stage - 10 November 2009
Upgrade begins at Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre – 1 March 2009
NSW Minister for Transport and Minister for the Illawarra David Campbell today turned the first sod to officially mark the start of the upgrade to the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere during the Thirlmere Festival of Steam.
Fact Sheet 
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