A train driver of close to 20 years, Mr Schultz said the responsibility was "truly an honour".

"I got a call from one of my original driving trainers Dennis Turner and he said 'How would you like to be one of the drivers for Tim?' and I was a bit shocked, really taken aback because it's such a huge honour," he said.

"I've never done anything like it in my entire career so to say I'm nervous is a bit of an understatement but I take it very seriously and and it's an opportunity I'm so grateful to have."

Mr Fischer, 73-year-old father of two, died on Wednesday night following treatment at the Albury-Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre.

Dennis Turner will be driving alongside Mr Schultz, departing Junee at 6.50am on an historic CPH Railmotor owned by Lachlan Valley Railway which will carry Mr Fischer's coffin.

"Tim used to love those in particular, he loved those little machines," Mr Schultz said.

Mr Fischer's family confirmed on Sunday his coffin will make its way from The Rock railway station to Albury railway station, arriving at 9.50 Thursday morning.

"Tim's train will remain at the Albury railway station until 11am and members of the public will have an opportunity to pay their respects to Tim from the platform," a statement read.

"Attendees are asked to refrain from taking photographs to respect the privacy of Tim and his family."

The public are invited to attend a state funeral at the Albury Entertainment Centre, starting at 1pm with Lester and Son Funeral Directors asking those attending to arrive early and be seated by 12.15pm.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who will attend the funeral, shared his condolences on Twitter to remember the life of his "dear friend".

"Jenny and I are deeply saddened by Tim's passing. Tim Fischer was a big Australian in every sense of the word. Big in stature, big in his belief, big in his passion, big in his vision for what Australians could achieve... And big in his view of Australia's place in the world. As a result, Tim Fischer will forever cast a big shadow on our nation," his post read.

Mr Fischer was the Leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999 and represented the people of Farrer from 1984 to 2001.

A short military memorial service will also be held by the Lockhart RSL on the railway platform at 11am to commemorate Mr Fischer's service to the military.

"Service men and women are invited to attend, and those present, are invited to throw a poppy on the casket following the service," the family statement said.