Getting to Thirlmere

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:

Adults - $75.00
Seniors/NSWRTM Members - $70.00
School Children - $45.00
Family (2 adults & 2 school children) - $215.00

Premier Class - Return First Class travel on steam train with morning and afternoon refreshments, and Museum entry:

Adults - $120.00
Seniors/NSWRTM Members - $115.00
School Children - $90.00

LoungeObservation Car - Return Lounge / Observation Car travel on steam train with morning and afternoon refreshments, and Museum entry:

Adults - $155.00
NSWRTM Members - $145.00

Indicative Timetable

Sydney (Central) - depart 0900
Padstow - depart 0926
Campbelltown - depart 0958
Thirlmere - arrive 1120
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Thirlmere - depart 1520
Campbelltown - arrive 1620
Padstow - arrive 1647
Sydney (Central) - arrive 1715

Mail bookings: to HERITAGE EXPRESS
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

Picton -Thirlmere - Buxton (Loop Line) Train Timetable

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.

from "Where Is"

When you bring up the page do follow the instructions below:

In the "From" box Type in your address
In the "To" box click on the blue place tab
In the "Places of Interest" box scroll down to "Post Offices"
In the "Suburb" box type in "Thirlmere"
In the "State" box scroll down to "New South Wales"
Then click on the "GET DIRECTIONS" button at the lower right
Another window may pop up which can claify your directions just cliack the "GET DIRECTIONS" again
Print the map and directions for your trip. You can also show all of the small section maps if you like to help you on your way.
IT'S THAT SIMPLE

By Rail (Not including the Steam Trip by 3642 and 3830 from Central via Padstow and Campbelltown)

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

This site was constructed by Keiran Ryan 39 Coachwood Cres Picton NSW 2571 Mob 0409952874 Phone: 02 46772462 Email: krmodels@gmail.com for and on behalf of the Thirlmere Festival of Steam Commitee