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Steam Tram Rides with Santa — Valley Heights Rail Museum

  • Run by Valley Heights Rail Museum
  • Valley Heights Rail Museum — Valley Heights, New South Wales, Australia

Next: Nov 28 – Dec 13, 2026

Santa weekends at the Valley Heights Rail Museum in the Blue Mountains: a steam tram or train ride with Santa, photos with him and a Hidden Elf competition.

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Nov 28 – Dec 13, 2026

Sat 28 and Sun 29 November, Sat 12 and Sun 13 December; open 10:00 to 15:00. Santa Express rides at 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 and 14:30.

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About this event

The Valley Heights Rail Museum, in the historic locomotive depot at Valley Heights in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales, holds Santa weekends with steam tram rides. The operator lists rides aboard the Santa Express at set times through the day, the arrival of Santa twice a day, and photos with him.

Visitors can also see the model railway displays, including a model of Valley Heights in the 1950s, take part in a Hidden Elf competition, explore the museum displays and climb aboard the many trains on site. Light refreshments and souvenirs are sold in the museum shop.

What to expect

Santa Express rides, Santa's arrival and photos with him, model railway displays, the Hidden Elf competition and the museum's usual displays, between 10:00 and 15:00 on each event day.

Practical info

Valley Heights Rail Museum, 17b Tusculum Road, Valley Heights, New South Wales. The operator recommends booking; its museum open-day tickets are sold through Trybooking, where online sales close the night before and tickets may be available at the door subject to demand. All train and tram rides are subject to operational factors such as weather, breakdowns and crew or rolling stock availability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is on at Valley Heights Rail Museum during the Santa weekends?▾
Santa Express rides, Santa's arrival and photos with him, model railway displays, a Hidden Elf competition and the museum's usual displays.
What hours is the museum open on event days?▾
From 10:00 to 15:00, according to the operator.
Should we book?▾
The operator says bookings are recommended.
Are the rides guaranteed?▾
No. The museum says all train and tram rides are subject to operational factors such as weather, breakdown and crew or rolling stock availability.
Is there food?▾
Light refreshments and souvenirs are available in the museum shop.

Sources

Dates checked on Nov 8, 2026 from the official site: valleyheightsrailmuseum.info. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: valleyheightsrailmuseum.info

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