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Thirlmere Festival of Steam

NSW Rail Museum

Get ready for the 2027 Thirlmere Festival of Steam! Dates are yet to be confirmed. Visit the official website for the latest event updates and announcements. Thirlmere village will once again awaken to the enchanting sound of the steam whistle for the annual Thirlmere Festival of Steam. Don't miss this unique and exciting weekend event for the whole family; proudly brought to you by Wollondilly Shire Council and Transport Heritage NSW, operators of the NSW Rail Museum. Enjoy a weekend of family fun including steam train rides and museum activities, live entertainment, demonstrations, delicious food, a family carnival, market stalls, a street parade, a steam machinery display, a car display and Australia's largest rolling stock collection at the NSW Rail Museum. There are different activities on each day. Check the program for details! The Festival will also include the 'Huff n' Puff' road race, where running enthusiasts can put themselves to the test and race against a steam train. Book your steam train tickets online and experience a leisurely trip on one of the Museum's steam trains, including the recently restored locomotive 3001 and more. Check out the website for more information and to register.
Train with steam puffing out
Kids smiling out the window of a steam train
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Family riding on a mini train
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
People walking the streets at Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Thirlmere Festival of Steam
Women dressed as a pirate at a festival
When
15 May, 2027
Venue
NSW Rail Museum
Social
Location and Directions10 Barbour Road Thirlmere New South Wales 2572 Australia
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Tourism Organisation
  • NSW - Local - Visit Wollondilly
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Dates
  • Saturday 15 May, 2027 - Unconfirmed Event
  • Sunday 16 May, 2027 - Unconfirmed Event