Transport Heritage Expo 2026: Step Back in Time This Spring

Get ready to travel back in time with your family at the Transport Heritage Expo this spring in Sydney. 

This annual event is perfect for families and history enthusiasts, offering a unique journey into the golden age of travel. Whether you have toddlers or teenagers, everyone can enjoy it.

What's On at the 2026 Transport Heritage Expo

Central Station transforms into a living transport museum for the Transport Heritage Expo, running across the full October Long Weekend from Saturday 3 to Monday 5 October.

Heritage steam and electric trains, vintage buses and steamboat cruises all take turns on show, with rides available for a gold coin donation up to $35. Kids can explore historic carriages up close, while train enthusiasts can watch two steam locomotives race through the Inner West to Strathfield.

Most of the expo is free to wander through, making it an easy add to a long weekend itinerary for families.

Visit the website to see the full lineup of events.

Where:  Central Station Grand Concourse, Railway Colonnade Drive, Sydney.
When:   3-5 October 2026
Cost:     FREE to enter; rides are ticketed

Other Things to Do in Spring

What's Happening This October Long Weekend in Sydney
Family Fruit Picking Adventures
Sydney's Best Cafes by the Water

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