Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway

Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway is a museum with collections of mining equipment, machinery, and railway artifacts from New South Wales. The site spans multiple buildings and helps visitors understand the technology and equipment used in mining operations.

The site was once an active coal mine operated until 1964, when flooding caused it to close permanently. Its transformation into a heritage center preserved the memory of this important industrial era.

The place tells the stories of coal miners through displays showing how people worked and lived underground. Visitors can understand the daily challenges and dangers that workers faced in the mines.

Access is by rail from Lithgow station, and the museum maintains regular opening hours for visitors. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes since the site has multiple areas to explore.

The museum preserves one of the world's largest collections of coal mining equipment, including rare cutting machines and transport vehicles that operated at multiple sites across Australia. This collection documents the evolution of mining technology over decades.