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NSW Rail Museum

Name: NSW Rail Museum
Address: 10 Barbour Rd, Thirlmere, NSW, 2572, AU
Telephone: +611300115599
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Explore Australia’s premier rail heritage experience at the NSW Rail Museum in South West Sydney.
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Perfect for families, history buffs, and rail enthusiasts, with heritage train rides along the historic Loop Line available year-round.

21/08/2026

🤯 What a morning! Channel 9’s TODAY crew joined Thomas, James, Sir Topham Hatt and all their friends for live weather crosses at the NSW Rail Museum.

🎥 Huge thanks to everyone who came out to support the broadcast, and to all of you who tuned in from home!

🚂 Missed it? There’s still time to book and meet Thomas in person! Details at nswrailmuseum.com.au/day-out-with-thomas

20/08/2026

🎥 Channel 9’s TODAY Show is broadcasting live from the NSW Rail Museum this Friday!

📺 Tune in to Channel 9 from 5.30am this Friday, 21 August, as TODAY Weather Presenter Tim Davies broadcasts live from the Museum ahead of Day Out With Thomas.

🚂 Watch all the excitement unfold as the Museum takes centre stage, showcasing a day of family fun, railway history and a very useful engine.

🍿 Whether you're planning a visit this weekend or simply tuning in from home, don’t miss this special live broadcast.

18/08/2026

🤩 Get ready, Thomas the Tank Engine will be at the NSW Rail Museum from THIS FRIDAY!

🚂 Come and meet Thomas, James, Percy, Emily, Toby and many more of your favourite engines from the Island of Sodor, and enjoy a full day of family fun:

🎵 Dance along to live entertainment and music-filled activities
🎪 Ride mini trains, bounce on jumping castles and enjoy lawn games
🛍️ Shop exclusive Thomas merchandise in our gift shop
🔎 Take part in scavenger hunts and win prizes
🎊 Discover interactive games and hands-on activities throughout the museum

⚠️ Limited tickets remain for this weekend. Skip the queues and secure your tickets today at nswrailmuseum.com.au/day-out-with-thomas

27/07/2026

⚡ NEW ELECTRIC TRAIN MERCH HAS ARRIVED! 🚃

Celebrate 100 years of electric trains in NSW with an exclusive merchandise collection from Transport Heritage NSW. From posters and t-shirts to caps, tote bags, tea towels and more, there's something for every rail enthusiast.

🛍️ Shop the range now at thnsw.com.au/shop

24/07/2026

🥳 All aboard for the weekend! Our crews are busy preparing locomotive 3001 for steam train rides at the NSW Rail Museum.

Want to join us? Get all the details and your tickets at nswrailmuseum.com.au/tickets

23/07/2026

📸 Come and snap a photo with Thomas the Tank Engine at the NSW Rail Museum this August!

🚂 Thomas may be a bit cheeky sometimes, but he has a big heart and is always eager to help his friends. He does his best to keep every “Thomas Promise” and works hard to make amends whenever things go wrong. He always strives to be the best little No. 1 tank engine he can possibly be!

🤩 Thomas will be chuffing into the NSW Rail Museum very soon for Day Out With Thomas. Don't miss your chance to meet everyone's favourite blue engine and enjoy a day full of family fun.

🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets at nswrailmuseum.com.au/day-out-with-thomas

21/07/2026

⚠️ From tomorrow, new road rules will be in place at five level crossings along the Loop Line between Buxton and Colo Vale.

These level crossings are being re-opened as part of the Loop Line Upgrade Project at the following locations:

📍 East Parade (Buxton South) Level Crossing
📍 Balmoral Village Level Crossing
📍 Railway Parade (Balmoral South) Level Crossing
📍 Coates Road (Hill Top) Level Crossing
📍 Fitzroy Street (Hill Top) Level Crossing

If you are travelling through the area, make sure you follow the new road rules. This means stop at the new stop signs, check both directions for trains and move through only when you know it’s safe.

These new road rules will be enforceable, and fines may apply. For more information, visit thnsw.com.au/loop-line

16/07/2026

🛤 Tots & Tracks returns next week!

🤸 Join us every Tuesday during the school term for a fun-filled program designed for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups. From dance classes and messy play to wildlife encounters, there's something new to discover each week.

👉 Places are limited and fill quickly, so book now at nswrailmuseum.com.au/tots-and-tracks

15/07/2026

Five level crossings between Buxton and Colo Vale will re-open next Wednesday as part of the Loop Line Upgrade Project.

Road rules are changing at these locations. If you are driving through the area, make sure you follow the new road rules. This means:

🛑 Stop at the new stop signs.
👀 Check both directions for trains.
🚗 Move through only when you know it’s safe.

The crossings that will be re-opened are at the following locations:
📍 East Parade (Buxton South) Level Crossing
📍Balmoral Village Level Crossing
📍 Railway Parade (Balmoral South) Level Crossing
📍 Coates Road (Hill Top) Level Crossing
📍 Fitzroy Street (Hill Top) Level Crossing

For more information, visit thnsw.com.au/loop-line

14/07/2026

😍 there’s no better way to spend a crisp winter morning than onboard a stream train!

🚂 Our steam locomotive 3001 is running steam train rides EVERY DAY these school holidays. For more information visit nswrailmuseum.com.au/tickets

Address

10 Barbour Rd
Thirlmere, NSW
2572

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300115599

Website

http://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/

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