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Welcome to the Transport Heritage NSW Ltd (THNSW) Official page.

30/10/2026

⏳ Two years ago, locomotive 3265 led the last steam train to leave Bankstown Station, before the line’s conversion to metro. Today, that conversion is finally complete.

📜 When the Bankstown line first opened between 1895 and 1909, it was set apart by its focus on passengers, with very little freight use. It went on to be one of the first lines electrified in NSW, and now it is the first in Australia converted to driverless operations.

👏 Congratulations to Transport for NSW and Sydney Metro as another chapter begins in more than 130 years of remarkable technological progress.

🎥 Steve Burrows

26/10/2026

🏗️ Over at Chullora, work is continuing on the static restoration of locomotive 3820, with progress being made on the repair, manufacture and installation of new cladding.

⚒️ As part of the project, our team is repairing and fabricating replacement cladding in-house, ensuring each section is carefully fitted to the locomotive. Recent work has focused on the access doors around the top water feed valves, new firebox side sheets, and intricate work on the backhead cladding.

👷 Next, the team will begin fitting repaired cladding beneath the boiler as work progresses on preserving this historic locomotive for its return to display.

20/10/2026

Over the weekend, locomotive 3801 completed its final run for 2026, bringing to a close an extraordinary return that has seen more than 13,000 passengers travel behind the legend of steam across 39 journeys since July.

Prior to its return, THNSW worked with Downer's Engineering Consulting Services team to undertake an independent safety review of the materials and manufacturing processes for the replacement motion rods. Their expertise helped support the safe return of one of Australia's most iconic steam locomotives to the main line.

For Downer, this represented a full-circle moment; Downer can trace its history back to Clyde Engineering, which famously built 3801 during World War II.

More than 80 years on, 3801's return provided a new generation of engineers with the unique opportunity to connect with Downer’s heritage and help safeguard a beloved icon of Australian engineering to be enjoyed by future generations.

16/10/2026

More than 13,000 passengers have travelled behind steam locomotive 3801 since its long-awaited return just over two months ago.

With sold-out journeys, packed station platforms and global attention online, Australia’s most famous steam locomotive has captured the imagination of enthusiasts, families and first-time passengers alike.

Its striking streamlined design, unmistakable whistle and extraordinary history have made 3801 a symbol of Australian engineering excellence for generations. Its return has brought thousands out to experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of mainline steam in the 21st century.

As 3801 prepares for its final journey of 2026 this weekend with Steam to Surf to Wollongong, we thank Transport for NSW and the Transport Asset Manager of NSW (TAM) for their continued support in making this historic return possible and bringing transport heritage to life.

15/10/2026

Powerhouse locomotive 3265 is headed to Parramatta on 7 & 8 November to celebrate the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta.

Step aboard behind this 124-year-old former express locomotive for a one-hour steam train ride from Parramatta Station to Riverstone and return.

Plus, enjoy the chance to travel direct to the new Powerhouse onboard a vintage bus with the Sydney Bus Museum, and enjoy live entertainment from the NSW Railway Band!

Get the full details at thnsw.com.au/experiences

13/10/2026

Ballast deliveries have started on the Loop Line between Picton and Colo Vale, with more than 15,000 tonnes set to be delivered by rail over the coming weeks.

The ballast is set to be delivered along the entire length of the Loop Line, making this one of the most significant pieces of work in the Loop Line Upgrade Project. Following delivery, the ballast will then be regulated to give the track a smooth, neat and stable finish.

If you're along the Loop Line, you may notice some noise from track machinery and ballast trains, and some dust as ballast is placed. This will usually be short-lived as work moves progressively along the line.

Make sure you follow the road rules at all level crossings along the Loop Line. This means stop at the stop signs, check both directions for trains and move through only when you know it’s safe.

To learn more about what's happening, visit thnsw.com.au/loop-line

09/10/2026

🚂 Over the weekend, we welcomed a record 16,400 people to Central Station for our biggest Transport Heritage Expo yet.

🚌 With over 120 departures and sessions across three jam-packed days on the October long weekend, Sydneysiders got a chance to step back in time on more vintage bus, boat and train rides than ever before.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who came and supported the event, and our heartfelt gratitude to the staff, volunteers and crews who worked tirelessly to bring transport heritage to life.

🎪 The Transport Heritage Expo is set to return in 2027 on 2-4 October - see you there!

05/10/2026

🤯 And that’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a MASSIVE Transport Heritage Expo!

🙏 Thank you to our amazing event partners for helping bring this year’s event to life, including Sydney Bus Museum, Sydney Tramway Museum, Sydney Heritage Fleet, Powerhouse Museum, Museums of History NSW, Australian National Maritime Museum, Pacific National, Hydro Majestic Hotel, South Eveleigh, Harbour City Tours, Historic Electric Traction, East Coast Heritage Rail, and The Rail Motor Society.

🏁 A special thank you to Downer Group, sponsor of this year’s Great Train Race, for supporting one of the signature experiences of Transport Heritage Expo 2026.

😯 Missed out? While the Transport Heritage Expo returns to Central Station next year, you can catch a steam train ride AND a vintage bus ride next month at the Powerhouse opening on 7 and 8 November!

👀 Plus stay tuned, we’ll have plenty more content this week from our biggest expo yet!

05/10/2026

☕️ Whether it’s high tea from the Hydro Majestic aboard the Southern Aurora, swing dancing, climbing into a locomotive cab, or simply soaking up the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone at the 2026 Transport Heritage Expo!

👀 Your last chance to step back in time at Central Station is this afternoon - don’t miss it!

Address

Level 5, Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street
Ultimo, NSW
2009

Telephone

+611300115599

Website

http://www.thnsw.com.au/events

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