Bomaderry Station will be taken to a bygone era when 122-year-old heritage steam locomotive 3265 arrives for steam train rides on 24 and 25 August.
The community will have the opportunity to experience history onboard beautifully restored heritage carriages from the 1930s and 40s with 50-minute steam train rides from Bomaderry Station towards Berry and return.
“This is the first time in nearly a decade that a steam train has operated from Bomaderry Station.” said Transport Heritage NSW CEO Andrew Moritz.
“We’re excited to be bringing transport heritage to life in the beautiful Shoalhaven region. This part of the South Coast Line is some of the most picturesque in the state, and was once serviced by steam engines such as locomotive 3265 on the historic South Coast Daylight Express.”
Customers will have the option of sitting in a compartment, designed for up to six people, or to sit in ‘open saloon’ style seating. Each carriage has been restored by staff and volunteers at Transport Heritage NSW’s workshop, based at the NSW Rail Museum in the Wollondilly region.
The South Coast Line opened to Bomaderry in 1893, more than 10 years after initial works began in 1882. From 1933, it was serviced daily by the South Coast Daylight Express, which was originally hauled by 32-class steam locomotives such as 3265. Steam trains continued to operate on the line until 1961, when they were replaced by diesel railcars.
The Shoalhaven Steam Weekend will run on 24 and 25 August.
Tickets can only be purchased ahead of the weekend at thnsw.com.au/shoalhaven or by calling 1300 11 55 99.
