All Aboard for a Rockin’ Good Time! Day Out With Thomas is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to the NSW Rail Museum in Thirlmere. Across two extended weekends — Friday, Saturday and Sunday — enjoy live entertainment, mini-train rides, photo opportunities, scavenger hunts and plenty more. Take a steam train or railmotor […]
Join us for a steam hauled Picnic Train day journey to Goulburn where the annual Goulburn Model Expo & Goulburn Heritage Roundhouse have events on Sat & Sun with shuttle busses from the station, or head into town to explore one of the many cafes and restaurants on offer. Saturday 29th August One of our […]
The Goulburn Model Expo is organised by the Georges River Model Railway Club and will be held on Saturday, 29th August and Sunday, 30th August 2026 with event proceeds going to the Kids with Cancer Foundation. The event will be held at the Veolia Arena in Goulburn and has expanded to a third hall for a bigger and […]
Join us for a steam hauled Picnic Train day journey to Goulburn where the annual Goulburn Model Expo & Goulburn Heritage Roundhouse have events on Sat & Sun with shuttle busses from the station, or head into town to explore one of the many cafes and restaurants on offer. Our heritage diesels will whisk you […]
The Goulburn Model Expo is organised by the Georges River Model Railway Club and will be held on Saturday, 29th August and Sunday, 30th August 2026 with event proceeds going to the Kids with Cancer Foundation. The event will be held at the Veolia Arena in Goulburn and has expanded to a third hall for a bigger and […]
TWO-HOUR STEAM TRAIN RIDES FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Take a longer two-hour journey through the Capital region, including a rare twilight steam train ride from Canberra to Bungendore and return. Travel in your choice of open saloon seating or a private compartment for up to six people. DEPARTURE TIMES Friday: 12.25pm, 5.20pm Plenty of country action, […]
ONE-HOUR STEAM TRAIN RIDES SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Enjoy a 65-minute return steam train ride from Canberra to Burbong. Travel in your choice of open saloon seating or a private compartment for up to six people. DEPARTURE TIMES Saturday: 8.00am, 9.24am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm, 5.30pmSunday: 8.00am, 9.24am, 12.50pm, 2.20pm
MOSS VALE EXPRESS MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER ONE-WAY ONLY Join us on a one-way repositioning journey, departing Canberra and travelling by heritage train through the scenic Southern Tablelands to your choice of Goulburn or Moss Vale. This is a one-way journey only. To book a return trip to Canberra, visit NSW TrainLink’s website. TIMETABLE ONE-WAY ONLYCanberra […]
Step aboard the Picnic Train for an unforgettable steam hauled heritage rail adventure from Sydney to Newcastle and return, travelling in beautifully restored vintage carriages hauled by our nostalgic steam locomotive R766. From the moment you leave Sydney, you’ll be transported back to the golden age of rail travel as the train winds its way […]
Step aboard the Picnic Train for an unforgettable steam hauled heritage rail adventure from Sydney to Newcastle and return, travelling in beautifully restored vintage carriages hauled by our nostalgic steam locomotive R766. From the moment you leave Sydney, you’ll be transported back to the golden age of rail travel as the train winds its way […]
Sydney Central Station to Bowral or Moss Vale (return) Saturday, 19th September 2026 – Tulip Time Festival Sunday, 20th September 2026 – Tulip Time Festival Step back in time and experience the golden age of rail travel on an unforgettable steam-powered journey behind our powerful historic steam locomotive R766. Departing first from Sydney’s iconic Central Station […]
THE FLAGSHIP OF THE NSW RAILWAYS Until the 1970s, the legendary Newcastle Flyer was hailed among NSW’s fastest trains, the premier express plying three times daily along the route between the state’s largest cities.3801 powered the famous Flyers from the 1940s to the 60s and holds the steam speed record for the journey. Relive the […]