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Predecessor | NSW Rail Transport Museum Trainworks Office of Rail Heritage |
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Founded | 2013 |
Type | Not-for-profit organisation |
Headquarters | Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo |
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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.
History
[edit]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
[edit]Major recommendations of the Rail Heritage Review included:
- consolidation the functions of several heritage entities into new body
- realise full value of the Large Erecting Shop at Eveleigh Railway Workshops, Sydney and the Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot, Newcastle
Museums
[edit]Awards
[edit]- Winner National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards 2016 'Events & Exhibitions' category for 2015 Transport Heritage Expo
- Winner National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards 2022 'Events & Exhibitions' category for 2021 Locomotive 3801 Relaunch Events Program[14]
Events
[edit]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
[edit]All assets previously owned by the NSW Rail Transport Museum are in the collection.
Steam locomotives
Other locomotives
[edit]- 40 class diesel locomotive 4001 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- 41 class diesel locomotive 4102 (Stored, Chullora)
- 42 class diesel locomotive 4201 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- 43 class diesel locomotive 4306 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- 44 class diesel locomotives 4403 and 4490 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- 442 class diesel locomotive 44211 (Stored, Thirlmere)
- 45 class diesel locomotive 4501 (Operational Thirlmere), 4520 (Stored, Thirlmere)
- 46 class electric locomotive 4601 (Static Display, Valley Heights), 4638 (Stored, Chullora)
- 48 class diesel locomotive 4803, 4807 and 4833 (Operational, Thirlmere), 4801 and 4805 (Stored, Broadmeadow)
- 49 class diesel locomotive 4916 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- 71 class electric locomotive 7100 (Stored, Chullora)
- 73 class diesel hydraulic locomotive 7344 (Operational, Paterson), 7350 (Restricted operational, Broadmeadow)
- 86 class electric locomotive 8646 (Static Display, Thirlmere)
- X200 class diesel hydraulic locomotive X206 (Operational, Valley Heights)
- BHP Port Kembla D1 class D1 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- CPH railmotor CPH 18 (Operational, Thirlmere)
- New South Wales 620/720 class railcar 623/723 (Under Overhaul, Thirlmere)
Locomotives not owned by THNSW:
- 3265 (Operational, Thirlmere) - Powerhouse Museum
- 3830 (Stored, Thirlmere) - Powerhouse Museum (awaiting restoration)
References
[edit]- ^ Rail Transport, Museum. "Constitution of Transport Heritage NSW" (PDF). NSWRTM. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 December 2013. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ Fixing the trains: A fresh start for Rail Heritage Archived 2 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW
- ^ Rail Heritage Review Media Release Archived 17 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW
- ^ Rail Heritage Review - All Aboard! A fresh start for Transport Heritage in NSW Archived 17 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine Transport for NSW
- ^ "Fixing the trains: A fresh start for Rail Heritage". Archived from the original on 2 August 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
- ^ Berejiklian, Gladys. "New Era for Transport Heritage in NSW" (PDF). Transport for NSW. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ Lowry, Peter. "Transport Heritage NSW Announces New Management Team". Transport Heritage NSW Ltd. Archived from the original on 26 December 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2013.
- ^ Saulwick, Jacob. "An overhaul of state rail assets has put all parties at boiling point". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 19 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ Saulwick, Jacob. "Gladys Berejiklian staffer at centre of conflict-of-interest query". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ A NEW CENTRE FOR HERITAGE TRANSPORT Archived 1 December 2018 at the Wayback Machine NSW Government
- ^ THNSW (11 August 2022). "Appointment of new THNSW Chair". THNSW. Archived from the original on 12 August 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ "NSW Rail Museum". Transport Heritage NSW. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ "Valley Heights locomotive Depot Heritage Museum". Blue Mountains Division, Transport Heritage NSW. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- ^ THNSW (13 May 2022). "National Trust Heritage Award for 3801 relaunch events". THNSW. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2022.
- ^ "Alfred Harmon". Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
- ^ "Steam engine returns to Newcastle". www.theherald.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 August 2013. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- ^ "Jack". lmlr. Archived from the original on 25 January 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2014.