Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society — Attraction in Albion Park Rail

For anyone with a passion for trains, history, or just a love for hands-on experiences, the Illawarra Light Railway Museum Society is an absolute must-visit. Located in South West Sydney, this charming museum is a treasure trove of vintage railway artifacts, trains, and interactive exhibits that bring Australia’s railway history to life.

From the moment you step onto the grounds, you're greeted by a collection of beautifully restored trains, including steam, diesel, and electric locomotives. The real magic happens when you climb aboard one of the operational trains during the weekend rides, where you can experience what it was like to travel in the golden days of rail travel. It’s not just for train buffs—kids and families will love it too!

The museum is staffed by passionate volunteers who are eager to share fascinating stories about the history of the Illawarra railway line, local communities, and the development of rail transport in Australia. The museum is interactive, with many displays allowing you to get up close with the trains, learn how they work, and understand their importance to Australia’s development.

Whether you're a local or a tourist, the Illawarra Light Railway Museum is an educational and fun way to step back in time and celebrate Australia's railway heritage. It’s an experience that’s perfect for train lovers, history enthusiasts, and families looking for a...

They have steam engine train rides 🚂 on every second Sunday of the month which is absolutely entertaining. This is a beautiful family tourist spot with a bit of nature and machinery. They also have the train history of Illawarra railways which are dated back in the 1960's with og train parts. This is an open museum inside a vast woods in Albion park(kiama district). I went to this place on public transport and got the train from central to kiama and it was totally worth the trip. Breathing scenery and green fields, this trip really helped me relax and made me take a break from my busy city life. They also have this Christmas event which was really fun. It includes cool things like riding the arctic ride, dress up, souvenirs, photo with Santa,etc. They also have a canteen where they serve hot food. Their souvenir shop was economical and they had great designs. They also have a surrounding picnic area with tables, chairs and trees. The public toilet here is very neat and clean. Overall I would recommend 5/5 to check out this...

It’s difficult to be too harsh about this place as it is ran by volunteers. I would say there’s a lot of potential to make this attraction bigger and better. More trains, smarter line setup so the ride on train can do an actual loop to reduce changeover times etc. It just needs more to do. All that good gardening work they did in the parking lot would be better served along the actual rail line (that seems like a bizarre decision). As much as I love the Aussie bush it gets a bit repetitive after a while. Also the parking is a bit disorganised as people park each other in and parking in and around trees, not brilliant. But look all around it’s good and I appreciate the hard work of the volunteers. Maybe they can get a grant to get things...