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Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre
The Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre is one of Cowra's best kept secrets. It is a unique railway museum featuring an authentic steam era locomotive depot and roundhouse dating from 1923.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 paneling and regional features and fittings, evoke memories of past era of train travel. The centre is maintained by the Lachlan Valley Railway Society, a not-for-profit organization tasked with the restoration and preservation of the Cowra round house, 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.
A descriptive map and signage allows you to enjoy a self-guided tour, or for groups and buses book a tour with one of the enthusiastic guides. This is a working rail depot so don't hesitate to ask questions to the volunteers. They love talking about their trains. The train line to Holmwood is well underway 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 the beautifully restored lounge car. This is also available for private punch functions so check it out.
The Heritage Centre is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday to Monday
Address: 3 Campbell St. Cowra NSW phone: 0263424999 web: www.lvr.com
From the moment the first train arrived in 1886 to the last train that lived 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.
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 it's available for private bookings.
*Source: Cowra Visitor Information Centre
Address: Corner of Mid Western Highway, Young Road and Boorowa Road, Cowra
Phone: 02 6342 4333
Fax: 02 6342 4563
Email: info@cowratourism.com.au
Website: https://visitcowra.com.au/
A descriptive map and signage allows you to enjoy a self-guided tour, or for groups and buses book a tour with one of the enthusiastic guides. This is a working rail depot so don't hesitate to ask questions to the volunteers. They love talking about their trains. The train line to Holmwood is well underway 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 the beautifully restored lounge car. This is also available for private punch functions so check it out.
The Heritage Centre is open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday to Monday
Address: 3 Campbell St. Cowra NSW phone: 0263424999 web: www.lvr.com
Cowra Railway Station
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LVC Lounge Car
Hop on board the newly refurbished LVR 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 it's available for private bookings.
*Source: Cowra Visitor Information Centre
Address: Corner of Mid Western Highway, Young Road and Boorowa Road, Cowra
Phone: 02 6342 4333
Fax: 02 6342 4563
Email: info@cowratourism.com.au
Website: https://visitcowra.com.au/
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