NSW PREMIER STEAM EVENT
returns may 2027
Experience the power and spectacle of steam at the Thirlmere Festival of Steam.
Climb aboard authentic steam train rides, explore vintage machinery, and enjoy live entertainment, interactive displays and family fun at NSW’s biggest celebration of rail heritage - all in Sydney’s south-west.
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