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    Train Rides & School Holiday Events - 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 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 Main Line - Sunday 14 June, 10am - 2pm

    Steam Down the Main Line  on the Steam Train and then ride the miniature train for a great day for the family to enjoy. Steam & Miniature Train Rides. Food Sales. Play Grounds & Picnic Shelters. Locomotive Shed Tours. Explore the Museum. Book online here.

    Christmas In July - Sunday 12 July, 10am - 2pm

    Ride those rusty rails into Christmas in July for a great day with family..Enjoy the early taste of Christmas. Ride the Christmas Train and enjoy a ride on the mini elf express. Food Sales..Play Grounds ..Picnic Shelters. Explore the museum. Locomotive Shed Tours. Book online here.

    School Holiday Steam Train Rides - Tuesday 7 July & Tuesday 14 July, 10am - 2pm

    Book here now

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    • Christmas In July

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    Event Details

    • 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

    • June 14, 2026 Ended
    • July 7, 2026 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
    • July 12, 2026 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
    • July 14, 2026 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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