Vintage Train Weekend

   Saturday & Sunday,
  October 9 & 10, 2010

    
See the NSW railway story in action at Thirlmere —
    for one weekend only...
           ...re-creations of rural rail travel through the ages.
  Bring the kids
for a School
Holiday outing

Unique, historic rolling stock from the Rail Heritage Centre collection out on the tracks - experience history on the move.
  Ride the
Pullman Train
to Buxton

Enjoy a rare outing on NSW's oldest train — the 1899 vintage Pullman Train, hauled by ‘Legend of Steam’ loco 3526.

Round trips depart Thirlmere for Buxton
at 9.30am, 10.45am, 12.00pm, 1.15pm & 2.30pm.

Travel Standard Class and admire the ornate timber and brass craftsmanship of another age.

 
  Ride the
vintage Railmotor
to Picton

Experience a trip on the vintage Railmotor — the lifeblood of country branch line travel between the 1930s and 1980s.

Round trips depart Thirlmere for Picton
at 10.15am, 11.30am, 12.45pm & 2.00pm.

 
 

Explore the
Rail Heritage
Centre
at Thirlmere

Kids of all ages love exploring NSW’s largest display of heritage trains.

  • Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of ‘The Roundhouse’ — the buzzing workshop at which the centre’s operating heritage trains are maintained and restored.

  • Climb aboard steam locomotive ‘Bronzewing’ — specially returned to steam for the Vintage Train Weekend. Meet the driver, feel the heat of the fire and learn about the locomotive's controls.

  • Locomotive turntable demonstrations at
    10.00am, 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, & 2.00pm daily.
     
  • Inspect the engine room and driver's cab of a powerful diesel loco.

  • Miniature train rides and Jumping Castle.

  • Picnic on the grounds, visit the kiosk or BBQ sausage sizzle.

 
  Ride the historic
Double Decker Bus
to Couridjah

Hop aboard the historic bus at Thirlmere Railway Station and be transported back in time through the bush to Couridjah Station — stand on the platform, watch and photograph the steam train storming past this quaint wayside halt and then motor back to Thirlmere.

Buses depart Thirlmere Railway Station at 75-minute intervals commencing from 9.15 am — 45 minute round trips.

 
  Tickets
& Fares		 Vintage Train Weekend fares — buy tickets on the day.

 
 


two ways
to enjoy the
Vintage Train
Weekend...

All-Day Pass
great value
all-inclusive

- unlimited Thirlmere Heritage Railway™ train travel
- entry to the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere
- buy on the day
- available from Thirlmere Station and
  the Rail Heritage Centre
    Adults $25.00
    Seniors $20.00
    Children $15.00
(3 to 16 years & older School Students)
 
Rail Heritage
Centre
Entry Only

- entry into the Rail Heritage Centre
  and associated site activities only
- buy on the day from the Rail Heritage Centre
Adults $10.00
Seniors $  7.00
Children $  5.00
  (5 to 16 years & older School Students)
  Infants Free
  (under 5 years old)
 

 

  Timetable
           
 
Pullman Train departs Thirlmere
  
0930
1045
1200
1315
1430
  
 
60-min round trip Thirlmere to Buxton & return
  
 
 
 
Vintage Railmotor departs Thirlmere
  
 
1015
1130
1245
1400#
  
 
60-min round trip Thirlmere to Picton & return
  
             
 
Vintage Railmotor departs Picton
  
 
1045*
1200
1315
1430
  
 
75-min round trip Picton to Thirlmere & return
  
             
  *  Connects at Picton with 1030 CityRail arrival
   (from Campbelltown)		  
 

#  Connects at Picton with 1451 CityRail departure
   (to Campbelltown)

  
 

 

Enquiries
Phone 02 9379 1110
Fax 02 9379 1063
e-Mail info@heritageexpress.com.au

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