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AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETYFor all who are interested in railways
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NEW OPENING HOURSat 5 Henderson RdCafe & bookshop open 7 days a week 7am-3pm
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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.

Drop in to say hello, browse our shop or check out one of our upcoming events!
Upcoming EventsUpcoming Events
- 14 Apr, 21Upcoming
A VISIT TO COCKATOO ISLAND with David Jehan
All DayCome along for an interesting 2 hours learning of the Industrial heritage of Cockatoo Island with David Jehan. Cockatoo Island is located on Sydney Harbour…
16 Apr, 21UpcomingWings and Wheels by Private Train
All DayThe 20th century saw the creation of some classic planes, trains and automobiles, many of which are still in fine working order and on occasion…
17 Apr, 21UpcomingA VISIT TO COCKATOO ISLAND with David Jehan
All DayCome along for an interesting 2 hours learning of the Industrial heritage of Cockatoo Island with David Jehan. Cockatoo Island is located on Sydney Harbour…
On the ARHS Blog
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19 Mar
Central Bookshop Closed 21-30 March
Read moreThe Central Bookshop will be closed from 21/3 to 30/3 due to annual stocktake.
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10 Mar
Easter Closure
Read moreThe ARHS NSW bookshops will be closed on Friday 2nd April to Monday 5th April for the Easter long weekend. We will re-open Tuesday 6th
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15 Feb
New Opening Hours
Read moreThe Railway Bookshop at 5 Henderson Rd is now open 7 days a week (7am to 3pm) along with the newly opened Terracotta Cafe! See
What our members say about the Railway Resource Centre
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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