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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!

    Christmas in July - Sunday July 13, 10am - 2pm

    Our Event on Sunday July 13th has ben changed and has seen the return of a great family outing Christmas in July for all to enjoy. Santa will join us and a Christmas wonderland awaits you!

    Book now 

    School Holiday Thursday Train Rides - Thursday July 17, 10am - 2pm

    Take a Trip back in time on a Thursday to the good old days of railways and ride the trains back in time. Explore the Museum and see the many historical items that are on display at the museum.

    Book now

    Tramways - Saturday July 26, 10am - 2pm

    Take a trip back in time to the Tramways and revisit the legends of Australia’s Industrial Railways and there history. Ride the Trains tour the museum and have a loco shed tour that is an educational experience for all to enjoy.

    Book now

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

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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
    • July 13, 2025 Ended
    • July 17, 2025 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
    • July 26, 2025 Add to iCalendar Upcoming
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    • Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Rd Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527, Australia

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