Experience a 1960s icon of the nation - the Southern Aurora® ...

See it all on a Southern Aurora® Rail Escape™ - explore the mountains, coast or outback, travel forgotten rail lines, go interstate. Great scenery & escorted sightseeing by day - overnight aboard sleeping carriages on a glamorous night express.

The Southern Aurora® Restaurant Train™ is a taste of civilised travel - relax with a drink in the licensed Lounge / Bar Cars, savour fine cuisine in the elegant Restaurant Cars. A moveable feast of fun & style - days away & nights out depart Sydney Central & selected regional centres.

The Legends of Steam™ – bringing imagination & memories alive …

Escape for a day on our extensive program of Steam Days Out™ departing Sydney Central & suburbs - explore the Hunter & Central Coast; Southern Highlands & South Coast; the Blue Mountains, or visit community events & the Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre.

Our Community Steam Train Events™ take heritage to the people with a moving museum experience. Family friendly fun on our program of short steam experiences radiating from major NSW regional and Sydney suburban centres.

Rail Heritage Experiences™ – Journey to another era …

Come away to the country on a regional Rail Cruise™ or day trip by classic steam or diesel heritage trains as we re-create great trains of the past, showcase NSW's rich rail heritage & take journeys along scenic NSW rail routes.

Dine & discover on our great value Daylight Express™ vintage diesel days away from Sydney, with casual at-seat dining & sightseeing options. Comfortable travel in traditional 1930s non-air conditioned heritage carriages.

Thirlmere Events – Visit NSW’s centre of rail heritage …

Travel to the Thirlmere Rail Heritage Centre any day by car – or come by the Thirlmere Flyer ™ steam train.

Combine your visit with a ride on the Thirlmere Heritage Railway™ or experience the excitement & nostalgia of one of our special rail heritage events.

Steam trains operate between Thirlmere & Picton on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, March to November inclusive.

Discover NSW's rail heritage at a NSW Rail Transport Museum Signature Event. Family fun and heritage experiences at major community rail expos.

A unique atmosphere & style – whether it’s for 40 or 400 people … a group booking for a special celebration … a customised private train itinerary for a conference or corporate incentive package … even a movie set – whatever the occasion, we have the flexibility & the widest range of venues and quality, heritage rolling stock to provide a successful & innovative event.

Check out all upcoming Heritage Express™ tours & events at a glance.

To make an enquiry or tour/event reservation, call us, fax us, write to us or visit us at our new offices located at Rail Heritage Central, just off the main concourse of Sydney Central Station.

Phone:	02 9379 1110 9.00am - 4.00pm Monday - Friday
Address:	Rail Heritage Central Main Concourse Sydney Central Station
Mail:	PO Box K37 Haymarket NSW 1240
Fax:	02 9379 1063 anytime
E-mail:	info@heritageexpress.com.au
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Tours & Events - pages updated 4-Jul-08

Complete list at Schedule of All Trains, Events & Tours.

Legends of Steam ™ Pages updated 18-May-08: 'update on Locomotive 3801'

Great Diesel Tours ™ new pages added 20-Feb-08