As the gateway to the Snowy Mountains, Cooma was the destination for almost 100 years of railway services, until the line from Queanbeyan to Cooma was closed in 1989. The railway town has again been brought to life with the Cooma Monaro Railway offering branch line rides to picturesque Chakola - breathing life and fun into the site. The railway's dedicated volunteers have worked hard to ensure the site's many attractions remain accessible for the public to explore and enjoy. These include the heritage listed 1889 railway station, the yard and other station buildings, and NSW's last locomotive straight shed.