Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum

Explore the oldest working roundhouse in NSW . Enjoy a 20 minute ride** in a 19th century Sydney Steam Tramcar OR 'Cowboy' carriage behind steam locomotive 'Stevo' (or vintage diesel loco X206). Read about the 'Call Boy' then listen as 'Charlie' and 'Harry' prepare steam locomotive 5461 for work. View railway layouts including a working scale model of the 1950s Locomotive Depot. Climb aboard engines and carriages. Savour the sights and sounds of 130 years of Blue Mountains rail travel. See carefully restored 'Caves Express' First Class carriage and the 'Ice Van' Inspect rail artefacts, large and small, memorabilia and paintings. Child-friendly signage will attract young ones while older kids can do the fascinating 10-question quiz. Check answers at home and print personalised certificates. Browse the shop for unusual books and DVDs - ideal for that unique souvenir or gift. Relax in the café with basic hot & cold food, drinks and ice creams. Book online to secure your ride time, hourly from 10:30 - 14:30, then 15:15. Ask for details about mid-week opening (by negotiation) for tours, schools, special interest groups, birthday parties, film/photographic shoots and more. Options include: exclusive guided tour, catering, heritage train/tram ride. Customised program available. **Subject to operational factors e.g. adverse weather, breakdown, crew/rolling stock availability etc.