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Our railway heritage
LACHLAN VALLEY RAILWAY HERITAGE CENTRE The Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre is one of Cowra’s best kept secrets. Wander through an extraordinary collection of historic engines, carriages and wagons. You’re welcome to explore the exhibits and enter a number of the carriages on display. The sleeping cars, with their beautifully preserved cedar panelling and original fixtures and fittings, evoke memories of a past era of train travel. The centre is maintained by the Lachlan Valley Railway Society, a not-for-profit organisation tasked with the restoration and preservation of the Cowra roundhouse, historic buildings, gardens, locomotives and more. Guided tours of the centre can be arranged, helping to bring the site to life and highlighting the strong connection between the railway and the people of Cowra. COWRA RAILWAY STATION From the moment the first train arrived in 1886 to the last train that left in 2009, the Cowra Railway Station was a major contributor to the flow of passengers and freight accessing the Central West from Sydney and Melbourne. The Station is now heritage listed and is home to local community groups such as the Cowra Antique Vehicle Club who hold open days on the last Sunday of each month. LVR LOUNGE CAR Hop aboard the newly refurbished MBV 931 Lounge Car and be transported back in time! Lovingly restored to its original glory, the LVR Lounge Car is the latest addition to Cowra’s versatile function spaces and offers a variety of local wines and specialty beers. A new and exciting experience for locals and visitors alike, the LVR Lounge Car is open for tea and coffee every third Sunday of the month at the Cowra Railway Station and is available for private bookings.
A unique railway museum featuring an authentic steam era locomotive depot and roundhouse dating om 1923. A descriptive map and signage allows you to enjoy a self guided tour, or for groups and buses book a tour with one of our enthusiastic guides. This is a working rail depot so don’t hesitate to ask questions of our volunteers. They love talking about their trains. The train line to Holmwood is well under way and will be completed in August 2023. On the last Sunday of the month Devonshire teas are served at the main Cowra Railway Station in our beautifully restored lounge car. This is also available for private functions, so check it out.
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