Sydney Tramway Museum
Sydney Tramway Museum
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,458 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Visited on Wednesday 24th May. It was good having a look around at the old trams on display and being able to look inside some of them. Included in the admission price is a ride on two trams, well worth doing.
Written 23 June 2023
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tanerin
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Dec. 2022 • Family
Very informative and enjoyable day trip! Easily accessible via public transport as it’s just a few minutes walk from Loftus station. We bought tickets at the entrance and proceeded to take the trams. Although it’s a standard route (Museum-Sutherland-National Park-Museum), the volunteers brought out different trams throughout our time there so we had the wonderful opportunity to sit on 3 different trams. We also spent time at the museum and were in awe of the pristine condition of the trams! The Sydney tram’s more than a century old and is doing the Museum-Sutherland-National Park-Museum route! Thank you so much to Timothy who’s extremely passionate about trams and shared each tram’s history with us patiently.
For food, there’s a small standalone carriage selling drinks and snacks . Else, there’s a cafe on the other side of Loftus station but the kitchen was closed by the time we reached (around 2pm). Took a ride to next station at Sutherland where there’s more food options.
For food, there’s a small standalone carriage selling drinks and snacks . Else, there’s a cafe on the other side of Loftus station but the kitchen was closed by the time we reached (around 2pm). Took a ride to next station at Sutherland where there’s more food options.
Written 4 December 2022
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Shezza
Coopernook, Australia177 contributions
Sep. 2022 • Solo
Really enjoyed it. Had a ride on the lovely old vintage tram. I was staying at Kiama so took the train a 2 hour ride to Loftus. Get off at waterfall and change trains to Loftus. Was nice to have a break from driving. The tram shed is full of restored trans and trolly buses, some still have work to be done on them but the volunteers do an amazing job. I took my lunch and sat at their picnic area which was lovely. There is small shop for snacks and refreshments and a souvenir shop inside a retired old tram. Definitely worth a visit
Written 20 September 2022
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Bob W
Birmingham, UK168 contributions
Sep. 2022
A visit to this museum began for us with a train ride South from Sydney on the T4 line which was itself enjoyable, seeing all the suburbs.
The museum offers history and transportation engineering learning. The trams are beautifully restored and there's an unimaginable number of different trams from all eras and cities. Trams are once again so relevant as we see them appear again in so many cities.
Much credit is deserved by the friendly volunteers each one of whom did their best to add to our visit. Thank you.
The museum offers history and transportation engineering learning. The trams are beautifully restored and there's an unimaginable number of different trams from all eras and cities. Trams are once again so relevant as we see them appear again in so many cities.
Much credit is deserved by the friendly volunteers each one of whom did their best to add to our visit. Thank you.
Written 18 September 2022
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Vicki C
Southern Highlands347 contributions
May 2022
This Museum is worth spending a few hours looking at the displays and riding on the trams. The ticket includes unlimited rides on the trams which travel a short distance, one tram to the Royal National Park station and the other towards Sutherland. Volunteers run the Museum and they are friendly and enthusiastic. There were a lot of people there on the day we went, all age groups, and everyone was enjoying their time there. A bit of nostalgia if you can remember trams in Sydney.
Written 23 July 2022
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Bill
Port Macquarie, Australia5 contributions
Dec. 2020
worth visiting, run by happy and friendly volunteers. Free tram ride included with entry cost. A must for lovers of early trams
Written 17 January 2021
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MOINSYD
Sydney, Australia189 contributions
Dec. 2020 • Family
Nice surprise. We’ve spent a couple of hours there. The ticket includes rides on two different vintage trams, one from Sydney and the other one from Melbourne. The line to the National Park was closed for repairs. The Hall was full of tramways! From Australia but also from overseas. The prison tram was something I didn’t know exist! Staff is friend and passionate.
Written 27 December 2020
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nick164
Sydney, Australia2,341 contributions
Nov. 2019
Located a couple of minutes walk from Loftus train station, it's a bit of a journey from the city but worth it. The museum has an impressive collection of trams with lots of information boards. The volunteer staff are friendly and passionate. The short journey on the tram into the Royal National Park was great fun.
Written 25 December 2019
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Kevin R
Greater Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Dec. 2019
Experienced riding 100 year old trams with a barbeque in great bushland setting between rides. History of the City of Sydney in photographs in the museum was very interesting.
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Written 25 December 2019
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Experience248434
Hoyerswerda, Germany1 contribution
Nov. 2019 • Friends
I wanted to go to Royal National Park. 20$ for the entry to the museum as well as the tram into the park.
Turns out the tram is going just a tiny bit (seriously) into the national park and stops in the middle of nowhere. No signs where to walk. The said we can go and walk around but the tram will leave in a few minutes to go back.
Nevertheless it was a total waste of time and money.
Turns out the tram is going just a tiny bit (seriously) into the national park and stops in the middle of nowhere. No signs where to walk. The said we can go and walk around but the tram will leave in a few minutes to go back.
Nevertheless it was a total waste of time and money.
Written 23 November 2019
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Rosemary G
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Is it possible to get a guide and go into the hangers where a lot if the trains "not on display" are being housed?
Robert S
Folkestone, UK1,077 contributions
I'm not sure either, but there are a lot of trams on display in the main building. As the others have said, the staff are very friendly and accommodating and maybe they would give you an 'extra' tour if you asked - especially if you're a member of a preservation group yourself.
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- Sydney Tramway Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wed - Wed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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