Step onboard our lovingly restored heritage coaches, hauled by steam locomotive Ww 644. Settle into your seats to enjoy this special trip through the farmlands of the Waikato to Te Awamutu and return.
Jump on board with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway on some of the first public trips behind steam locomotive Ww 644!
Ww 644 - Built at Dunedin's Hillside Workshops in 1915 was comprehensively overhauled between 2018 and 2022 by the team of volunteers and staff at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Pukeoware Workshops.
After a sell-out series of trips in October 2022 - steam once again returns to the Waikato!
So hop on board as we step back in time – to how rail travel used to be – and experience steam on the main line.
Pack some snacks, your camera and bring the family along for this little train adventure.
Departing Kirikiriroa-Hamilton-Frankton station, we head south on the "Main Trunk Line". Our journey begins passing Hamilton Lake and through the southern suburbs. Once out of the suburbs, we cross over the Rukuhia peat lands - see if you can spot any smouldering underground peat. As we cross the Rukuhia plains, we pass through the township of Ohaupo. It's from here that our train embarks on a little adventure up and over several little undulations - resembling a railway roller coaster. Make sure you listen out to hear our steam locomotive work hard over these little hills!
After our final climb up the Ngaroto bank, we begin our descent into Te Awamutu. As we enter Te Awamutu, check out the massive Fonterra dairy factory as we pass by.
At Te Awamutu, our steam locomotive will "run-around" the train, this means it will detach from the train, run past our carriages (have your cameras ready!!) and back onto the other end, ready to pull us back to Hamilton.
Wait for the whistle, and we'll be on our way, northbound back to Hamilton. On our journey today, feel free to take advantage of our open air viewing platforms throughout the train. Take in the atmosphere and sounds of steam, and relive the adventures of a bygone era. Fun for kids of all ages! Bring along the whole family, and share in the adventure of steam together.
Arriving into Kirikiriroa-Hamilton-Frankton station at 11.30am, your journey with us here ends today, with plenty of time to share some fun stories of your little train adventure with us today!
A great train trip through the countryside - suitable for the whole family!
Ex Hamilton (Frankton)
Adult $49 | Child (2-14) $35
| Hamilton (Frankton) |
dep. | 9.35am |
| Te Awamutu (stay onboard) |
arr. | 10.25am |
| Te Awamutu (stay onboard) |
dep. | 10.45am |
| Hamilton (Frankton) |
arr. | 11.30am |
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