The Rail Motor Society is based about 50 kilometres north of Newcastle in the Historic town of Paterson; it is comprised of a group of Volunteers, dedicated and passionate about restoring, maintaining and operating rail motors. The group operates out of the Old Station's Masters Cottage in Paterson Goods Yard. The area around the cottage has affectionately been named ‘The Depot’ by the Society’s volunteers and consists of a huge working shed and an isolated track with two carriages for crew accommodation and amenities. Experience the glory days dating back to 1923 and view some of the best conserved heritage rolling stock in NSW stock being restored to their former glory first hand. The Rail Motor Society also offers visitors unique tours on board the historical rail motors, both around the local area and across the state, please contact them for further information. Master's cottage is open to the public on third Saturday of every month and entry is by gold coin donation.