Established 21 years ago, Thiess Services has grown into an independent and flourishing subsidiary of parent company Thiess Pty Ltd, now representing nearly 20 per cent of the company's annual turnover.

Thiess are committed to delivering long-term, cost-effective, high quality, environmentally responsible outcomes for our clients while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for our employees and the community. Thiess Services Picton directly supports the Festival with waste management services.

We have over 2,100 members, including an active volunteer workforce of over 300 and a small number of full time staff.

Our heritage trains operate on this line from Thirlmere on the first and third Sundays of each month, March to November, and on some additional days in school holidays.

The RTM has saved, restored and maintains in its custody, and in operation or on display, the largest and most significant collection of heritage rolling stock in Australia.

Is the largest exporter of energy coal in the world, and is the owner and operator of Tahmoor Colliery.
In 2010, Xstrata Coal is committing more than 12 million dollars to assist over 50 community partners through their Corporate Social Involvement program. This program provides financial contributions to community partners involved in the areas of health, arts and culture, education and enterprise, the environment and community development.
In Wollondilly Shire, Xstrata Coal has committed $200,000 over two years to develop an 'all abilities' playground at the Tahmoor Sports Ground to provide specialised and general play facilities for children, including those with special needs.
Xstrata Coal Tahmoor Colliery is proud to support our local community and the Thirlmere Festival of Steam.
The completion of this final stage of the Museum upgrading works is planned for October 2010 and will transform the Thirlmere Heritage Centre into a world class exhibition and function centre.

Stephen Edwards Constructions has once again combined with Robsons to construct the new Main Exhibition Building which, when completed, will provide a world class facility to showcase the state's rail heritage.

The company takes pride in its achievements and are proud to be part of the exciting development at the Rail Heritage Centre at Thirlmere.

Bingara Gorge is brought to you by Delfin, Australia's leading creator of award-winning communities, creating attractive and sustainable environments that provide residents with an exceptional quality of life.

John & Bruce Thornton offer shed sales of top-quality roses and a wide variety of cut flowers for all occasions. Farm hours are 6 days a week, 8am - 5pm, closed Sundays.

Luxury ensuite accommodation in queen size spa rooms in the lodge or in the privacy of Blue Wren Cottage, a two bedroom self-contained cottage. Open fires, birdsong, homemade afternoon tea or supper, sumptuous breakfasts, port & chocolates before bed, fluffy bathrobes, double spas, candles & bubbles.

So if you don't want to eat the traditional Festival foods, go & find Steves Pizza, right on the main street near the roundabout & next door to the newsagents on the corner.