The event started with a presentation from historians Robyn Florance and Alan Clark about the opening of the line in 1893.

Ms Florance’s book about the project Going South: Constructing the Railway from Kiama to Bomaderry was also launched at the event. 

A collection of photos showing the construction of the railway was displayed upstairs at the library.

Further celebrations to mark the 125th anniversary will be held at Gerringong and Berry on Saturday, June 2.