News

Wearing of Masks.
January 7, 2021
Due to the current situation of Covid 19, it is recommended to wear a mask on entry into the museum grounds. When inside the grounds wearing of masks are required in the following areas of the museum, 1-On Entry and […]
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Happy New Year
December 31, 2020
We would like to wish all our Visitors and Supporters a Safe and Happy New Year ahead as we thank you all for your support..
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Catch the Christmas Train
December 13, 2020
Steam & Miniature Train Rides from 10am to 3pm today Sunday 13th from 10am to 3pm..
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Christmas Close Down
December 2, 2020
Our Museum will be closed over the Christmas Break from Monday December 14th 2020 until Saturday January 9th 2021, and reopening on Sunday January 10th 2021. We would like to thank all of our Vistors and Supporters for supporting us […]
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January 2021 School Holiday Train Rides
November 21, 2020
On Tuesday January 12th…Thursday January 14th…Tuesday January 19th…Thursday January 21st have a School Holiday Train Ride from 10am to 2pm. Tour the museum and have a Train Ride and have a Great Railway Experience. Bring the Family ..Have a Picnic […]
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The Greater
November 5, 2020
The Illawarra Light Railway Museum has been nominated in the Greater Bank Community Fundraising Completion, our museum that is voluntary operated is appreciated for this opportunity of support. Visitor voting information can be found at the Greater web site https://www.greater.com.au/community/community-partnerships/greater-illawarra We […]
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Burra is Back
October 3, 2020
On Sunday October 11th is that our Steam Locomotive Burra will make a return for the open day The Tracks of Terralong. Burra has been out of service since March and will return to be in charge of the main […]
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Attendees Up Date.
September 26, 2020
As of Sunday October 11th is that we will be able to cater for 150 visitors. With our increase is that covid conditions on entry still apply and entry conditions into the museum ground will still apply. Temperatures and other […]
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Well Done
September 14, 2020
On Sunday September 13th, is that two of our team had been recognized for there achievements to the Society. Both Daniel Demaagd and Richard Cannan had been presented Life Membership to the Society by our special guest Gareth Ward the […]
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Phone Number Change.
September 12, 2020
As of Saturday September 12th is that we have a new Telephone Number that is 0492267581. Our Current Number 0242 564627 is out of operation. If the new number doesn’t answer please call our after hour numbers 0409574569 or 0401753555.
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Ghost Train Cancelled
September 1, 2020
The Eve of Halloween ” The Ghost Train” event that was scheduled for October 31st has been cancelled for 2020 due to Covid 19 and will return in 2021. Our museum apologizes for the inconvenience. Information on all of our […]
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September School Holidays Cancelled.
August 28, 2020
The museum will be closed to visitors and we will be not operating September Train Rides due to Covid 19. We are so sorry for this but due to the situation that we are all facing is we are unable […]
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A Helping Hand
July 26, 2020
We would like to thank the Bendigo Community Oak Flats & Shellharbour for there support to the Illawarra Light Railway Museum, our Society like all not for profit groups has gone through difficult times throughout covid 19 and this wonderful […]
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Opening Entry Conditions
July 14, 2020
Our reopening rules, 1-If you have flu like conditions eg coughs, colds, or you have travelled overseas and or have been in contact with people who have had the corona virus is you must keep away. 2-As per Government Rulings […]
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A Wonderful Return
July 13, 2020
Our Museum reopened on Sunday July 12th for our first operating day since closing on March 23rd. Our event named ” A Return to the Railways” was welcomed by visitors attending the Museum. A wonderful day as visitors enjoy the […]
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Special Visit
June 5, 2020
On Thursday June 4th, is Stephen Jones Federal MP for Whitlam had visited us for a special presentation. Stephen had presented us a cheque to purchase medical equipment that is needed for our volunteers. The presentation was made to our […]
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Return to the Railways
June 1, 2020
Return to the Railways June 1, 2020 On Sunday July 12th, our museum will reopen for Steam & Miniature Train Rides from 10am to 2pm, food and souvenir sales. With our opening is that we will operate within the […]
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Help Needed..
April 16, 2020
We are looking for donation of a replacement working fork lift to replace our aging ” Hyster” fork lift that may be spare to your needs. If you could help us it would be most appreciated, so please give us […]
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Museum Closed.
March 23, 2020
As of today Monday March 23rd our Museum is closed and this is due to the rulings from both Federal and State Governments on the COVID-19 Virus impact, note our closure is in the interests of all of our visitor’s. […]
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Museum Operations Suspended.
March 20, 2020
The Illawarra Light railway Museum Society has self suspended and canceled our running days starting from Friday March 21st and this is over the next 6 weeks. Our cancellations will include Saturday March 28th All Ah Board..Sunday April 12th a […]
Read MoreSafety Measures on Coronavirous
March 18, 2020
The Illawarra Light railway Museum Society is taking Safety Measures to protect our Visitors and Volunteers from the Coronavirus that is having a large effect to us all. Our Museum that is operated by Volunteers is opened to Visitors on […]
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Perry to Steam Again
March 14, 2020
Wonderful news is that on Friday 13th of March 2020 is that our Perry locomotive Boiler has taken on the next journey and transported to Eagle Tec at Lithgow NSW for major works to begin. Our Team, lead by our […]
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Steam Returns for 2020.
February 25, 2020
Steam Returns for 2020 when a Steam Train Passes on Sunday March 8th. Take the trip back in time with Kiama that is the last working steam locomotive from the Kiama Blue Metal Tramways. Steam and Miniature Rides from 10am […]
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Museum Closed
February 9, 2020
Just to advise that the operational day ” A Diesel Train Passes” today Sunday 9th has been cancelled and the museum is closed due to the rain..Our Next Open day is a Trains & Planes Sunday set down for Sunday […]
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Warrigal Charters
January 11, 2020
We would like to thank the Management and Team of Warrigal Charters who sponsored and donated the shuttle bus that will transport visitors between the Illawarra Light Railway Museum and the HARS Aviation Museum on Sunday February 16th for the […]
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BBQ Restriction
January 3, 2020
It should be noted that due to the bush fires is that the lighting and using of the wood fired BBQS with in the picnic grounds isn’t allowed and this also includes smoking within the museum grounds. This ruling is […]
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A Trains and Planes Sunday
December 11, 2019
On Sunday February 16th 2020 a new event for both the Illawarra Light Railway Museum and the HARS Aviation Museum. From 0930 to 1530 visitors can ride the trains, see the planes and other displays being cars and vintage farm […]
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Christmas Close Down
December 2, 2019
We are closed over the Christmas Break from December 22nd Until January 10th. We wish all of our visitors and supporters a safe and wonder Christmas and a Great New Year.
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Transport Heritage NSW Grant
October 28, 2019
Our Museum has been Successful with a Transport Heritage NSW grant for the works on the Perry Boiler. This grant will allow the works to the boiler to begin and see Perry return to service at Albion Park. As Volunteers […]
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Kids Fest Recognition
September 21, 2019
As being part of the 2019 Kids Fest Activities is that our Museum has been recognized as the ” Most Fun Event Peoples Choice” Highly Commended with 2019 week of Kids Fest. Our train, the Kids fest Express and the […]
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School Holiday Train Rides
September 10, 2019
Kids.. The School Holidays are around the corner so have some school holiday fun and bring the family for a train ride. Our School dates are Tuesday October 1st..Thursday October 3rd..Saturday October 5th..Tuesday October 8th..Thursday October 10th from 10am to […]
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Wollondilly Wheel Works
August 31, 2019
The John Fowler Steam Locomotive number 1609/1923 ex Quarries Limited Kiama,has seen the locomotive being assessed on requirements needed as a restoration project.The Cab along with the water tanks have been removed and other parts. As of august 31st 2019,the […]
Read MoreOur New Website is Online
August 27, 2019
We are pleased to announce that our new website is now online at https://ilrms.com.au/
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