News
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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