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There are many ways to get to Thirlmere Festival of Steam, such as car, bike, bus or train, but by far the best way to get to the festival and have a great day doing so, would be to travel by "Steam with 3642 and 3830 from Central through Padstow to Thirlmere". See NSW's largest gathering of mainline steam locos. Ride from Sydney Central and Padstow to Thirlmere on a great day trip. A thrilling journey into the past, double-headed by express steam locos 3642 and 3830 |
Standard Class - Return steam train fare and Museum entry:
PO Box K37 Haymarket NSW 1240. Credit Card Bookings and enquiries: Phone - (02)9379 1110 9.00AM - 4.00PM Monday to Friday. Fax: (02) 93679 1063 anytime Internet: Heritage Express
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| Departs Thirlmere | Destination | Locomotives | Returns |
| 10.00 | Buxton | 2705 | 10.50 |
| 11.15 | Buxton | 2705 | 12.15 |
| 11.45 | Picton | 3642/3526 | 12.35 |
| 12.30 | Buxton | 2705 | 13.20 |
| 13.00 | Picton | 3830/3526 | 13.50 |
| 13.45 | Buxton | 2705 | 14.45 |
| 14.15 | Picton | 3830/3526 | 15.05 |
| 15.00 | Buxton | 2705 | 15.50 |
Train rides tickets available at the Station on the day
Rides: Ad $17, Concession $13, Students $9, Kids under 5 free.
By Road (be warned there is limited parking , so get to Thirlmere early and spend the whole day enjoying the many activities.)
If you are in need of assistance getting to Thirlmere, the following link will certainly assist in directions to the event.
When you bring up the page do follow the instructions below:
If you are in need of assistance getting to Thirlmere, by train, the following Cityrail links will certainly assist in directions to the event, Your destination is Picton where you can catch a loop line train to the festival, or Tahmoor, where vintage buses will be running to the festival at Thirlmere. City Rail Timetable
You can also follow this link to check on any track work that is occuring on the rail network City Rail Trackwork
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