Festival of Steam

Welcome to the 2012 Thirlmere

Festival of Steam

Date: Sunday 4 March 2012.

Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm.

The ever popular Thirlmere Festival of Steam, NSW's premier steam event, is an extravaganza of activity, entertainment, amusement rides, fun, food, fabulous market stalls and, of course, steam!

On Sunday 4 March, Thirlmere village comes alive with all the fun of a country fair and it will be full steam ahead on the Thirlmere Heritage Railway with vintage locomotives operating throughout the day. The Thirlmere Flyer, conveying passengers by steam train from Sydney and suburbs, will make its spectacular arrival shortly after midday.

Thirlmere is the home of Trainworks, where kids of all ages will love exploring Australia's newest and biggest rail experience. Trainworks is where you’ll find Australia’s largest collection of working and static rolling stock and a vast display of objects, artefacts and memorabilia. Trainworks tells the story of New South Wales’ rail history. Kids love Trainworks – it’s a huge site with so many interesting things to explore.

A feature of the Festival sees the streets lined with over 160 stalls. You’ll be able to purchase local produce and wines, discover bargains and treasures at the art, craft and gift stalls, buy some wonderful fashions, learn more about our region, the Wollondilly Shire, and tuck into the variety of food on offer.

Also on display will be vintage steam machinery, classic cars and hot rods and model train displays.

There will fun rides for all ages, an animal farm, face painting and much more. The highlight of the day is the Gala Street Parade at 1 pm, with bands, floats, dancers and more.

The non-stop live entertainment in the park includes music for all ages and tastes.

The Thirlmere Festival of Steam offers something for everyone - it’s a great day out!

And to lead up to the big day on the Sunday, you can make a weekend of it by coming along to the Vintage Train Day based at Thirlmere Railway Station and Trainworks.

Advance bookings for steam train rides are now available online

Festival of Steam http://www.trainworks.com.au/event/event/790

Vintage Train Day http://www.trainworks.com.au/event/event/13