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    Events & School Holiday Train Rides - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

    A great place to take children who love trains!

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    Bring the family for an historical railway experience, ride Burra, explore the locomotive museum and more these July School Holidays at the Illawarra Light Railway Museum!

    The Illawarra Light Railway Museum in Albion Park is a great place to take children who love trains! The museum has lots of different steam trains to look at and learn about, plus a cafe with drinks and snacks. Plus you and the kids will LOVE riding the miniature trains. Book online!

    Diesel train rides are running during the school holidays from 10am - 2pm on both Tuesday during the holidays. Bring the family and have a bbq or picnic!

    Upcoming Events:

    The Railways - Sunday August 10, 10am - 2pm

    Steam down to The Railways for a great family day out for a Steam and Miniature Train Ride. Explore the museum and tour the loco shed and learn of the history inside the shed. Food Sales, Kids Play grounds and the train rides make the day for all to enjoy. Book now here.

    The Rusty Rails - Saturday August 23, 10am - 2pm

    Ride those rusty rails and Steam into a great Saturday that will be fun for the family with a Steam & Miniature Train Ride. Explore the Museum and have a Shed Tour and lean of the history of light industrial railway operations. Book now here.

    A Trip Back in Time - Sunday September 14, 10am - 2pm

    Take a trip back in time and ride the Steam Trian and then ride the Miniature Train for great experience in the good of days of railways. A great day awaits families to enjoy a great experience. Tour the locomotive shed and then explore the museum and see the historical artefacts and locomotives for all to enjoy. Book now here.

    Book ahead and book online at www.ilrms.com.au or purchase your tickets at the museum when you arrive.

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    • Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Rd Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527
    • Adult $20 / Child/Concession $15 / Family $70
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    • 10am - 2pm
    Event Dates
    • August 10, 2025 Ended
    • August 23, 2025 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
    • September 14, 2025 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
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    Illawarra Light Railway Museum
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    • Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Rd Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527, Australia

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