NSW Rail Museum

The NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere is Australia’s premier destination for living rail heritage — where history isn’t just looked at, it’s experienced. Home to the largest collection of heritage locomotives and carriages in the Southern Hemisphere, the museum offers immersive train rides, hands-on exhibits and family-friendly adventures that bring over 170 years of NSW rail history to life. Just 90 minutes from Sydney, it’s the perfect day out for rail enthusiasts, families and curious explorers alike.