Transport Heritage NSW explained

Transport Heritage NSW
Type:Not-for-profit organisation
Headquarters:Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo
Founded Date:2013
Predecessor:NSW Rail Transport Museum
Trainworks
Office of Rail Heritage
Location:Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Leader Title:Chairman
Leader Name:Nathan Rees
Key People:Andrew Moritz (CEO)

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.

History

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.

Review

Major recommendations of the Rail Heritage Review included:

Museums

Awards

Events

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.

Collection

All assets previously owned by the NSW Rail Transport Museum are in the collection.

Steam locomotives

Steam Locomotives
NoDescriptionManufacturerYearLocationStatusRef
10210-4-0T saddle tankManning Wardle1896Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 1021
10332-4-0T passenger tankBeyer, Peacock & Company1885Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 1033
10340-4-0T 4T craneDübs & Company1886Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 1034
10640-4-0 3T coal grabAlfred Harmon,[15] Melbourne1918ThirlmereoperationalLocomotive, Steam 1064
12194-4-0 passengerDübs & Company1879ChullorastoredLocomotive, Steam 1219
13014-4-2T passengerBeyer, Peacock & Company1877Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 1301
13084-4-2T passengerBeyer, Peacock & Company1877Valley Heightsparts onlyLocomotive, Steam 1307
17094-4-0 passengerVulcan Foundry1887Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 1709
18030-6-0T passengerVulcan Foundry1884ThirlmereThomas the Tank EngineLocomotive, Steam 1803
19050-6-0T goodsBeyer, Peacock & Company1877Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 1905
20292-6-4T passengerEveleigh Railway Workshops1911Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 2029
24192-6-0 goodsDübs & Company1891Goulburn Roundhousestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 2419
25102-6-0 goodsBeyer, Peacock & Company1882Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 2510
26062-6-2ST mixed trafficDübs & Company1891ChullorastoredLocomotive, Steam 2606
27052-6-0 mixed trafficHunslet Engine Company1913ThirlmereoperationalLocomotive, Steam 2705
30014-6-0 mixed trafficBeyer, Peacock & Company1903ThirlmereoperationalLocomotive, Steam 3001
31374-6-4T passengerEveleigh Railway Workshops1916Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 3137
32034-6-0 passengerBeyer, Peacock & Company1891Cooma Monaro RailwaystoredLocomotive, Steam 3203
32144-6-0 passengerBeyer, Peacock & Company1891Valley Heightsstatic exhibit
35264-6-0 passengerEveleigh Railway Workshops1917ThirlmereoperationalLocomotive, Steam 3526
36094-6-0 passengerEveleigh Railway Workshops1928Juneestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 3609
36164-6-0 passengerEveleigh Railway Workshops1928Thirlmerestored
36424-6-0 passengerClyde Engineering1926ThirlmereoperationalLocomotive, Steam 3642
38014-6-2 express passengerClyde Engineering1943ThirlmereoperationalLocomotive, Steam 3801
38204-6-2 express passengerEveleigh Railway Workshops1947Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 3820
50962-8-0 goodsClyde Engineering1907ChullorastoredLocomotive, Steam 5096
54612-8-0 goodsClyde Engineering1915Valley Heightsstatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 5461
55952-8-0 goodsClyde Engineering1912Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 5595
57114-8-2 goodsClyde Engineering1929Valley Heightsstatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 5711
59082-8-2 goodsBaldwin Locomotive Works1952Goulburn Roundhousestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 5908
59102-8-2 goodsBaldwin Locomotive Works1952Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 5910
59162-8-2 goodsBaldwin Locomotive Works1952Goulburn RoundhouseStored
60294-8-4+4-8-4 goodsBeyer, Peacock & Company1954Thirlmereoperating exhibithttps://www.thnsw.com.au/post/full-steam-ahead-for-beyer-garratt-6029
60404-8-4+4-8-4 goodsBeyer, Peacock & Company1956Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 6040
180-6-0 mixed trafficRobert Stephenson & Company1865Thirlmerestatic exhibit
780-4-2 mixed trafficEveleigh Railway Workshops1877Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam 78
PWD 790-6-0 Saddle TankHunslet Engine Company1938Thirlmerestatic exhibitLocomotive, Steam PWD79
20N0-6-0 ST mixed trafficKitson & Company1870Newcastle Museumstatic exhibitlong-term loan .[16]
Jack0-4-0TKrauss-Maffei1908Lake Macquarie Light Railoperationalleased[17]
John Lysaght "Kathleen"0-4-0 Saddle TankAvonside Engine Company1921Richmond Vale Railway Museumundergoing restorationlong-term loan
J & A Brown No.5 "The Major"0-6-4 Side TankBeyer, Peacock & Company1885Thirlmerestored
Australian Iron & Steel No.2 "Bronzewing"0-6-0 Saddle TankClyde Engineering1938Thirlmerestatic exhibit
John Lysaght "Alison"0-4-0 Saddle TankAndrew Barclay Sons & Company1923Richmond Vale Railway Museumstatic exhibitlong-term loan

Other locomotives

Locomotives not owned by THNSW:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rail Transport. Museum. Constitution of Transport Heritage NSW. NSWRTM. 2013-11-19. 18 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131218170928/http://www.nswrtm.org/proposed_constitution.pdf. live.
  2. http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/fixing-trains-fresh-start-rail-heritage Fixing the trains: A fresh start for Rail Heritage
  3. http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/publications-reports/transport-heritage-report Rail Heritage Review Media Release
  4. http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/publications/0513-transport-heritage-report-web-final.pdf Rail Heritage Review - All Aboard! A fresh start for Transport Heritage in NSW
  5. Web site: Fixing the trains: A fresh start for Rail Heritage . 3 August 2013 . 2 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130802083857/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/fixing-trains-fresh-start-rail-heritage . live .
  6. Web site: Berejiklian. Gladys. New Era for Transport Heritage in NSW. Transport for NSW. 14 December 2013. 16 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131216083758/http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/b2b/releases/New%20era%20for%20transport%20heritage%20in%20NSW.pdf. live.
  7. Web site: Lowry. Peter. Transport Heritage NSW Announces New Management Team. Transport Heritage NSW Ltd. 23 December 2013. 26 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131226025405/http://www.heritageexpress.com.au/pages/media/thnsw/management-team-2013/default.htm. live.
  8. News: Saulwick. Jacob. An overhaul of state rail assets has put all parties at boiling point. Sydney Morning Herald. 14 December 2013. 19 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219043220/http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/heritage-group-gets-steamed-up-about-future-of-rail-tours-20131214-2zdy9.html. live.
  9. Web site: Saulwick. Jacob. Gladys Berejiklian staffer at centre of conflict-of-interest query. Sydney Morning Herald. 14 December 2013. 14 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131214082727/http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/gladys-berejiklian-staffer-at-centre-of-conflictofinterest-query-20131211-2z6fh.html. live.
  10. https://www.transportheritagensw.com.au/chullora A NEW CENTRE FOR HERITAGE TRANSPORT
  11. Web site: THNSW . 2022-08-11 . Appointment of new THNSW Chair . 2022-09-02 . THNSW . en . 12 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220812082313/https://www.thnsw.com.au/post/appointment-of-new-thnsw-chair . live .
  12. Web site: NSW Rail Museum . Transport Heritage NSW . 2017-07-01 . 20 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171020012141/https://www.nswrailmuseum.com.au/ . live .
  13. Web site: Valley Heights locomotive Depot Heritage Museum . Blue Mountains Division, Transport Heritage NSW . 2017-07-01 . 20 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220120042754/https://www.valleyheightsrailmuseum.info/ . live .
  14. Web site: THNSW . 2022-05-13 . National Trust Heritage Award for 3801 relaunch events . 2022-09-06 . THNSW . en . 16 August 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220816183516/https://www.thnsw.com.au/post/national-trust-heritage-award-for-3801-relaunch-events . live .
  15. Web site: Alfred Harmon . 16 May 2022 . 25 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220525012110/https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/articles/6223 . live .
  16. Web site: Steam engine returns to Newcastle. www.theherald.com.au. 9 October 2012. 20 August 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130820002328/http://www.theherald.com.au/story/461633/steam-engine-returns-to-newcastle/. live.
  17. Web site: Jack. lmlr. 9 January 2014. 25 January 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140125071109/http://lmlr.org.au/locomotives/jack/index.htm. live.

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