Predecessor | NSW Rail Transport Museum, Trainworks Ltd and Office of Rail Heritage |
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Founded | 2013 |
Type | Not-for-profit organisation |
Headquarters | Level 5, Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007 |
Location |
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Board Chair | The Hon. Nathan Rees |
Key people | Andrew Moritz (CEO) |
Website |
thnsw |
In 2013, Transport Heritage NSW was established by the Government of New South Wales [1] to manage the State’s rail heritage collection and provide support to the broader transport (bus, tram, rail) heritage sector in NSW [2] following an independent review. [3] [4]
It operates the NSW Rail Museum (Thirlmere) and Valley Heights Rail Museum.
In May 2013, Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian acknowledged the importance of steam locomotive 3801, stating it would be a priority of Transport Heritage NSW to return it to service. [5]
On 10 December 2013, a majority of the members of the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum voted in support of the creation of Transport Heritage NSW. [6] [7] Other transport heritage groups also expressed concern for their future existence. [8] Peter Lowry was appointed as chairperson of the board and the nominated chief executive of Transport Heritage NSW, Andrew Killingsworth has been seen as a political appointment. [9]
In February 2016, Andrew Moritz was appointed as the new chief executive following the resignation of Andrew Killingsworth. On 1 March 2017, Rob Mason, former chief executive of RailCorp was appointed as the new chairman of the board, replacing Peter Lowry.
In November 2018, plans were announced to move Transport Heritage NSW items currently stored at Eveleigh Railway Workshops and Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot to a secure undercover storage facility in part of the Chullora Railway Workshops to be known as the Chullora Heritage Hub. [10]
In August 2022, former NSW Premier Nathan Rees was appointed as the new chair of the board, replacing Rob Mason. [11]
All locomotives and rolling stock formerly owned by the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum are now owned by THNSW.
Major recommendations of the Rail Heritage Review included:
Transport Heritage NSW operates an annual program of events, including heritage train experiences across NSW.
More notable events include the Thirlmere Festival of Steam in partnership with Wollondilly Shire Council, and the Transport Heritage Expo.
It is also involved in the organisation of the Hunter Valley Steamfest.
All assets previously owned by the NSW Rail Transport Museum are in the collection.
Steam locomotives
Locomotives not owned by THNSW:
Predecessor | NSW Rail Transport Museum, Trainworks Ltd and Office of Rail Heritage |
---|---|
Founded | 2013 |
Type | Not-for-profit organisation |
Headquarters | Level 5, Powerhouse Museum 500 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007 |
Location |
|
Board Chair | The Hon. Nathan Rees |
Key people | Andrew Moritz (CEO) |
Website |
thnsw |
In 2013, Transport Heritage NSW was established by the Government of New South Wales [1] to manage the State’s rail heritage collection and provide support to the broader transport (bus, tram, rail) heritage sector in NSW [2] following an independent review. [3] [4]
It operates the NSW Rail Museum (Thirlmere) and Valley Heights Rail Museum.
In May 2013, Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian acknowledged the importance of steam locomotive 3801, stating it would be a priority of Transport Heritage NSW to return it to service. [5]
On 10 December 2013, a majority of the members of the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum voted in support of the creation of Transport Heritage NSW. [6] [7] Other transport heritage groups also expressed concern for their future existence. [8] Peter Lowry was appointed as chairperson of the board and the nominated chief executive of Transport Heritage NSW, Andrew Killingsworth has been seen as a political appointment. [9]
In February 2016, Andrew Moritz was appointed as the new chief executive following the resignation of Andrew Killingsworth. On 1 March 2017, Rob Mason, former chief executive of RailCorp was appointed as the new chairman of the board, replacing Peter Lowry.
In November 2018, plans were announced to move Transport Heritage NSW items currently stored at Eveleigh Railway Workshops and Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot to a secure undercover storage facility in part of the Chullora Railway Workshops to be known as the Chullora Heritage Hub. [10]
In August 2022, former NSW Premier Nathan Rees was appointed as the new chair of the board, replacing Rob Mason. [11]
All locomotives and rolling stock formerly owned by the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum are now owned by THNSW.
Major recommendations of the Rail Heritage Review included:
Transport Heritage NSW operates an annual program of events, including heritage train experiences across NSW.
More notable events include the Thirlmere Festival of Steam in partnership with Wollondilly Shire Council, and the Transport Heritage Expo.
It is also involved in the organisation of the Hunter Valley Steamfest.
All assets previously owned by the NSW Rail Transport Museum are in the collection.
Steam locomotives
Locomotives not owned by THNSW: