In addition to our Steam Train Experience and First Class Experience between Glenbrook and Waiuku, we also host Special Events and operate Trips & Tours by rail!
At the Glenbrook Vintage Railway we host special events including the Day Out with Thomas and the Counties Energy Christmas Lights - Trains at Night. These family events are extremely popular and provide cherished memories for years to come. We're always reviewing and refreshing our event calendar. New and upcoming events will be posted on this website and on our Facebook page Glenbrook Vintage Railway - make sure to follow us for the latest updates!
We have the ability to operate our private heritage train over most of the New Zealand National Rail Network. Our Rail Trips and Tours team have over 60 years of experience running Rail Tours in New Zealand and around the world - no-one else knows Rail Touring like we do! See more, do more, and relax on one of our guided Rail Tours.
Explore New Zealand Rail Trips & Tours
With our fleet of heritage locomotives and carriages, we can carry anywhere from 20 to 350+ people at once. Options include trips along our 7.5km private railway line or over most parts of the New Zealand National Rail Network. This is a fully tailored experience to add a unique flair to your function, conference, tour, or event.
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7 October 2022
The return of steam to the Waikato! | Jump on board this school holiday special from Auckland & Hamilton to Te Kuiti and return.
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8 October 2022
Enjoy this rare steam hauled journey from Tokoroa to Putaruru and return - a special just for the locals!
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8 October 2022
The return of steam to the Waikato! | Enjoy a day out behind steam loco Ja1271 to Tokoroa and return.
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9 October 2022
Rejoice in the golden era of steam! - jump onboard this early afternoon trip from Hamilton to Waharoa and return.
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9 October 2022
The golden era of travel - behind a steam train! Travel from Hamilton to Te Kuiti & return with optional meal.
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15 October 2022
Travel the Auckland Metro Network behind a steam loco! Experience passenger rail in Auckland - just as it used to be!
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16 October 2022
Join the GVR in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the opening of the Waiuku Branch Line
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16 October 2022
Help us celebrate 100 years of the Waiuku Branch Line with this special event train from Auckland City to Waiuku and return.
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Departs on 19 October 2022
Travel the best of the North Island hauled by steam loco with the GVR and Steam Inc.
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20 October 2022
The return of steam to the Waikato! | Enjoy a day out behind steam loco Ja1271 to Tokoroa and return.
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Treat yourself to a First Class Experience featuring High Tea on the train!
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Take a trip aboard our steam train through the beautiful countryside
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22 October 2022
Experience steam in the mountains and up the Spiral! Join the GVR and Steam Inc as we travel from Ohakune to Taumarunui up and down the famous Raurimu Spiral.
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23 October 2022
Jump on board these afternoon shuttles between Palmerston North and Feilding!
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24 October 2022
Hop on board these jolly afternoon jaunts around Whanganui City behind Ja 1271 with the GVR and Steam Inc.
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24 October 2022
Experience steam up the Westmere Bank to Kai Iwi & return with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway and Steam Inc.
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