Tasmanian Transport Museum
Step back in time with a visit to the Tasmanian Transport Museum. Parents and grandparents can relive their own childhood memories while introducing the next generation to this unforgettable part of Tasmania’s history. See the trains, trams and buses that were once a common sight throughout Tasmania. On selected days, enjoy a steam train ride and relive train travel from a bygone era. Looking for a child's birthday party venue? Consider booking the Party Carriage.
the Party Carriage
Between Sunday 11 May 2025 and Sunday 21 December 2025
Hire the Party Carriage for an upcoming birthday.
the Party Carriage - Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - Sunday 18 May 2025
11:15 am Train Ride (18 May 2025)
**Bookings for the 11:15 am train rides open on 22 April and closes on 17 May at 6pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - Sunday 20 April 2025
11:15 am Train Ride (20 April 2025)
**Bookings for the 11:15 am train rides open on 7 April and closes on 19 April at 6pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 16 March 2025
11:15 am Train ride (16 March 2025)
**Bookings for the 11:15 am train rides open on 3 March and closes on 15 Feb at 6pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 2 Feb 2025
11:15 am Train ride (2 Feb 2025)
**Bookings for the 11:15 am train rides open on 27 Jan and closes on 1 Feb at 6pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Heritage Bus Rides - January 26
Ride 1 - 11:15am departure (26 Jan)
Climb aboard our restored vintage 1971 Bedford bus for a nostalgic journey through the local Glenorchy streets and surrounding area. A touch of yesteryear bus travel with the retro seats, the hum of the petrol engine will bring back memories of times gone by.
Whether you are a bus enthusiast or simply looking to sample yesteryear bus travel, our 20 minute ride will add to your museum experience.
*Please note that our bus is not wheelchair accessible.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 5 Jan 2025
11:15am Train ride (5 Jan 2025)
**Bookings for the 11:15am train rides open on 30 Dec and closes on 4 Jan at 6pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 29 December 2024
11:15am Train ride (29 Dec 2024)
**Bookings for the 11:15am train ride opens on 9 Dec and closes on 28 Dec at 6pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Heritage Bus Rides - December 15
Ride 1 - 11:15am departure (15 Dec)
Climb aboard our restored vintage 1971 Bedford bus for a nostalgic journey through the local Glenorchy streets and surrounding area. A touch of yesteryear bus travel with the retro seats, the hum of the petrol engine will bring back memories of times gone by.
Whether you are a bus enthusiast or simply looking to sample yesteryear bus travel, our 20 minute ride will add to your museum experience.
*Please note that our bus is not wheelchair accessible.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Heritage Bus Rides - November 24
Sunday 24 November 2024
Climb aboard our restored vintage 1971 Bedford bus for a nostalgic journey through the local Glenorchy streets and surrounding area. A touch of yesteryear bus travel with the retro seats, the hum of the petrol engine will bring back memories of times gone by.
Whether you are a bus enthusiast or simply looking to sample yesteryear bus travel, our 20 minute ride will add to your museum experience.
*Please note that our bus is not wheelchair accessible.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 3rd November 2024
11:15am Train ride (3 Nov 2024)
**Bookings for the 11:15am train ride opens on 22 Oct and closes on 2 Nov at 8pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
**Diesel Day - 20 October 2024**
Sunday 20 October 2024
**Bookings open 12 August and close 19 October at 8pm**
Join us as for Diesel Day and take a train ride behind Y4 and see the truck displays.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 6th October 2024
11:15am Train ride (6 October 2024)
**Bookings for the 11:15am train ride opens on 16 September and closes on 5 October at 8pm, unless sold out prior**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 1st September 2024
11:15am Train ride (1 September 2024)
**Bookings open 20 August and close 31 August at 8pm for the 11:15am train ride only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 4th August
11:15am Train ride (4 August 2024)
**Bookings open 22 July and close 3 August at 8pm for the 11:15am train ride only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 7th July
11:15am Train ride (7 July 2024)
Please note the train ride fees have increased as of July 1.
**Bookings now open and close 6 July at 8pm for the 11:15am train ride only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 2nd June
Sunday 2 June 2024
**Bookings open 20 May and close 1 June at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 5th May
Sunday 5 May 2024
**Bookings open 22 April and close 4 May at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 7th April
Sunday 7 April 2024
**Bookings open 26 March and close 6 April at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our extended train rides.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Replacement Railcar rides - steam cancelled.
Sunday 3 March 2024
Railcar service
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 4th February
Sunday 4 February 2024
**Bookings open 29 January and close 3 February at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 14th January
Sunday 14 January 2024
**Bookings open 8 January and close 13 January at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides. We now offer a 2km return train ride between Elwick and Grove Roads, Glenorchy as part of Hobart Heritage Rail Stage 1 project. Each journey will take around 15 minutes.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Y4 Diesel Train Rides - 7 January
Sunday 7 January 2024
**Bookings open 1 January and close 6 January at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as diesel locomotive Y4 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides. We now offer a 2km return train ride between Elwick and Grove Roads, Glenorchy as part of Hobart Heritage Rail Stage 1 project. Each journey will take around 15 minutes.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides - 30th December
Saturday 30 December 2023
**Bookings open 4 December and close 29 December at 8pm for the 11:15am and 11:45am train rides only**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides. We now offer a 2km return train ride between Elwick and Grove Roads, Glenorchy as part of Hobart Heritage Rail Stage 1 project. Each journey will take around 15 minutes.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides November
Sunday 5 November 2023
**Online Bookings now closed, visit our Facebook page for seat availability**
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides. We now offer a 2km return train ride between Elwick and Grove Roads, Glenorchy as part of Hobart Heritage Rail Stage 1 project. Each journey will take around 15 - 20 minutes.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides October
Sunday 1 October 2023
*Bookings open 18 September*
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides. We now offer a 2km return train ride between Elwick and Grove Roads, Glenorchy as part of Hobart Heritage Rail Stage 1 project. Each journey will take around 15 - 20 minutes.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum
Steam Train Rides September
Join us as steam locomotive C22 operates train rides on the Elwick Rd to Grove Road railway line as part of our new extended train rides. We now offer a 2km return train ride between Elwick and Grove Roads, Glenorchy as part of Hobart Heritage Rail Stage 1 project. Each journey will take around 15 - 20 minutes.
Guarantee your ride by purchasing a ticket now.
Tasmanian Transport Museum