Urana artist Andrew Whitehead's found-metal likeness of Mr Fischer, titled The Last Train from Boree, was completed back in June 2020 to much online acclaim.

However the planned installation and unveiling of the sculpture - scheduled to coincide with the first anniversary of Mr Fischer's death in August 2020 - was cancelled due to COVID-19.

Federation Council commissioned the $40,000 artwork through the NSW government's community drought funding program.

Mayor Pat Bourke said the amazing piece would forever honour Mr Fischer's passion for both trains and Boree Creek.

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"In 2019, council was joined by Mr Fischer to unveil the Tim Fischer Community Park in Boree Creek and that was such a proud day for him," Cr Bourke said.

"I know he would be humbled by everyone's efforts to come together and honor him further in this way."

Whitehead installed the base of the statue, a steam train tender, more than a year ago, and is excited to see the entire piece finally installed at the Tim Fischer Community Park.

"I'm happy for it to finally be happening...a lot of people have been waiting," he said.

"I just hope it doesn't disappoint."

Several notable Australian leaders will join Judy Brewer and the Fischer family at the event, including the NSW Governor Margaret Beazley, former Ambassador to the Holy See Melissa Hitchman, Member for Albury Justin Clancy, Member for Farrer Susan Ley, Major Sarah Winter and deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack.

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