The Centre
» A state-of-the-art Exhibition Building will be a local landmark
The goal of the Rail Heritage Centre is to conserve and present the state's core rail heritage collection. It will provide a gateway for visitors to other rail heritage precincts across NSW and a ticket out of Sydney into our rich rail heritage past.
The Centre aims to attract a diverse audience, now and into the future, through innovative public programs, creative exhibitions and a unique function venue.
Site history
Find out about the history of the Thirlmere Station site – from before European settlement to the present day.
Partners
The upgrade involves a partnership between RailCorp's Office of Rail Heritage and the NSW Rail Transport Museum, and collaboration with the Powerhouse Museum and Wollondilly Shire Council.
Upgrade project
The upgraded Centre will showcase the State’s remarkable rail heritage collection, create opportunities for more people to see the collection, hear the stories, experience heritage train rides and provide flexible venues for events – all in a safe and accessible environment. Find out about the design process and design principles that went into the plans for the upgrade.
Sustainability
'Green' is a feature of the Rail Heritage Centre – the design process has seized every possible opportunity to integrate environmentally friendly features.