2024 Christmas/New Year Trading Hours
Wishing all customers, members and subscribers a relaxing and safe Christmas and a wonderful 2025.
Please note that the ARHS Railway Bookshop, Archive and Henderson Rd Cafe will close from 3pm Thursday December 19 2024 until 9am Monday January 6th 2025.
Online orders will continue to be processed, shipping each Monday. Please allow extra time for deliveries during this period.
We look forward to serving you for all things railway in 2025!
Become a Member Today
The Australian Railway Historical Society is an enthusiastic organisation established to provide a common focus for “all who are interested in railways” through the sharing of information, operating a shop stocked with rail-themed books and merchandise and organisation of railway tours and experiences.
The ARHS has a long history of recording and sharing the amazing history of railways and the contribution they have made, and continue to make, to the community.
Whether your interest is private or corporate, whether you are young or old, if you have an interest in Australian railways or railway history we encourage you to join and become a member!
Benefits of your membership include:
- A free subscription to the Australian Railway History magazine
- A 10% discount on all ARHS bookshop purchases and events
- A discounted subscription to Railway Digest for your monthly rail news
- Priority access to events, walking tours, members meetings and talks
- A monthly ARHS members' newsletter
- The opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals
- Support for the preservation and promotion of railway heritage in the community
Railway Digest Magazine
Railway Digest brings you the latest in railway news along with the work of Australia’s leading rail photographers, giving you the best in editorial and pictorial content.
Members of the ARHS receive a discount on their subscription – amongst many other membership perks.
Get Involved
ARHSnsw welcomes all ages to come and join our Society. No matter what part of the Railway you are interested in, there is something here for you. Don’t forget, Today is Tomorrow's History.
On 19th May 1933, six enthusiasts met in Sydney and formed the Great Railway Circle of Australia.
Learn MoreLearn more about our membership options at ARHS New South Wales, benefits and upcoming events.
Membership OptionsThe Railway Bookshop has about 3,500 individual titles currently available for purchase.
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On the ARHS Blog
- 24 Oct
The last run of Alex MacDonald – a notable figure in NSW Railway History
Read moreOur ‘Flying Scotsman’ Alexander Donald MacDonald was a pioneer of the Railway Circle of Merrylands, which became the Australian Railway Historical Society and as such
- 06 May
Goulburn by Col Gilbertson
Read moreHistoric Overview As one drives into Goulburn, the roadside signs proudly proclaim it to be Australia’s first inland city, rivalling Bathurst which is the oldest
- 01 Apr
Albany revisited and other travels! by Phil Melling
Read moreLiving in Geraldton, Western Australia means normally having to drive long distances to see our various family members. On Sunday 11 August I embarked on
What our members say about the Railway Archives
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I am surprised at the amount of drawings found. They look very interesting and I am sure will tell some stories about things we never knew.
Michael, Heritage Railway Operator -
Thank you… This is fantastic and is exactly what I need for the story on my family who lived in that area.
Dianne, Family Historian