Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Explore the oldest working roundhouse in NSW .

Enjoy a 20 minute ride** in a 19th century Sydney Steam Tramcar OR ‘Cowboy’ carriage behind steam locomotive ‘Stevo’ (or vintage diesel loco X206).

Read about the ‘Call Boy’ then listen as ‘Charlie’ and ‘Harry’ prepare steam locomotive 5461 for work.

View railway layouts including a working scale model of the 1950s Locomotive Depot.

Climb aboard engines and carriages. Savour the sights and sounds of 130 years of Blue Mountains rail travel.

See carefully restored ‘Caves Express’ First Class carriage and the ‘Ice Van’,

Inspect rail artefacts, large and small, plus memorabilia and artworks.

Child-friendly signage will attract and entertain the young ones

Browse the shop for unusual books and DVDs – ideal for that unique souvenir or gift.
Relax in the café with basic hot & cold food, drinks and ice creams.

Book online to secure your ride time, hourly from 11:00 until 14:00.

Ask for details about mid-week opening (by negotiation) for tours, schools, special interest groups, birthday parties, film/photographic shoots and more. Options include: exclusive guided tour, catering, heritage train/tram ride. Customised program available.

**Subject to operational factors e.g. adverse weather, breakdown, crew/rolling stock availability etc.

Facilities

Cafe Carpark Coach Parking Family Friendly Food and Refreshments Gallery / Museum Lawn / Gardens Non Smoking Parents Room Picnic Area Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Activities

Walks

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Rates

From AU$17.00

Senior/Concession AUD17.

Adult AUD20.

Family (two adults and two children AUD60.

Twenty minute ride included.

NB ALL prices may vary for specified SPECIAL EVENTS.

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