Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Educational opportunities — School excursions
Topics of Interest:
- Australian History
- History of rail transport in NSW
Valley Heights Heritage Museum houses a collection of historic railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock depicting the development of rail transportation in NSW from the 1880s to the 1980's. The majority of the collection is displayed in the oldest remaining steam locomotive Roundhouse in Australia, opened in 1914. The Museum is also the home of the Valley Heights Steam Tramway, operators of the only operating example of the Sydney Steam Tram from the 1880s.
School groups have the opportunity to study the history and development of rail transport in NSW from the 1880s to the modern day. Activities include a thorough history of the Locomotive Depot and the development of the Blue Mountains Railway line, a ride on the Sydney Steam Tram or a locomotive cab ride (depends on weather). Facilities include picnic ground and disabled toilet.
Pricing
| Students | $7.00 each |
| Teachers attending with students | FREE |
| Parents attending to assist with supervision | $7.00 each |
More information
Enquire about your FREE pre-excursion site inspection for teachers planning an excursion
Post
Andrew Tester, Publicity Officer
Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Blue Mountains Division of NSW Rail Transport Museum
P.O. Box 484
Springwood, NSW, Australia, 2777.
NEW SOUTH WALES RAIL TRANSPORT MUSEUM
