Steam Train Experience

All aboard our steam train to Waiuku

First Class Experience

Enjoy the romance and luxury of this premium experience

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New Zealand Rail Trips & Tours

Join our day trips and guided rail tours - a unique way to travel

Christmas Lights - Trains at Night

Celebrate christmas with lights, cheer, trains, and a visit from Santa! Sponsored by Counties Energy

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Hire one of our heritage trains for your group or event!

Our History

Learn about our history and future

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway was founded in 1970 to preserve, rebuild, and operate the old Waiuku Branch Railway between Glenbrook and Waiuku.

Over the years, our passionate volunteers fundraised to acquire locomotives and carriages from around the country, as well as cutting back the gorse that had overgrown the railway line using machetes. The fully working railway that is the Glenbrook Vintage Railway you see today is a testament to the vision, dedication, and hard work of these founding members.

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Steam Train Experience

Steam Train Experience

Selected Dates

Take a trip aboard our steam train through the beautiful countryside

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First Class Experience

First Class Experience

Selected Dates

Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!

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The Tokoroa Express

The Tokoroa Express

2 April 2024

Join us on our special heritage diesel train from Matamata to Tokoroa and return and give that someone special a unique present to remember!

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The Waiuku Explorer

The Waiuku Explorer

3 April 2024

All aboard to for a trip north to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway where you will meet the steam train at Glenbrook Station and embark on one of three options!

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The Spiral Express

The Spiral Express

4 April 2024

Back by popular demand! - Take a day trip by train down the Main Trunk Line from Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Otorohanga or Te Kuiti to Ohakune and return - via the Great Viaducts and Raurimu Spiral!

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The Manawatu Gorge Explorer

The Manawatu Gorge Explorer

7 April 2024

Join us for a special journey through the Mighty Manawatu Gorge - Palmerston North to Woodville and Return

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Mother's Day Eve Express

Mother's Day Eve Express

11 May 2024

Treat mum to a sumptuous luncheon at Vilagrad Winery, a shopping spree at the Base, or just a family day out aboard this special heritage train journey from Waiuku/Glenbrook.

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Help our volunteers restore and maintain our locomotives, carriages, and railway for the enjoyment of future generations. Donate online now!

The Railway Enthusiasts Society

The Glenbrook Vintage Railway is a project of the Railway Enthusiasts Society. Become a member of the RES to be able to view news and get early notification on some events.