Join the Blue Mountains Historical Society and Mountain’s historian, John Low, on Saturday 9 November as they launch Keith Painter’s latest book | ‘Fifty Blue Mountains Openings: Tracks, Look Outs, Monuments… and a few surprises’.
It’s been 30 years since the last 46 class locomotive was used at Valley Heights Depot. On Sunday 28 April hear from former Valley Heights railwaymen, climb into the cab of a electric loco 4601, enjoy a ride on a steam train and more.
Historian and archaeologist Dr Paul Irish for a talks about his ground breaking book, Hidden in Plain View: The Aboriginal Coastal People of Sydney.
Valley Heights Locomotive Deport Hertiage Museum have a jam-packed History Week program: Steam Train rides, exhibitions, rarely seen artefacts and more!
This talk hosted by the City of Sydney Historical Association will feature Julian Leatherdale and his novel, Palace of Tears, on the Hydro Majestic hotel.