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GVR – Special Events and Extra Running Days
Listed below are special events that are run each operating season plus extra running days. For further information contact Glenbrook Station (operating days only) or the Railway Enthusiasts Society clubrooms. Phone numbers are listed in the ‘Contact Details’ web page on this site. Bookings are not taken for seat reservations for any of the special …
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Society Membership
The only qualification for membership is an interest in railways and railway travel. Members are drawn from all walks of life and all ages. Membership is on an annual basis starting from your joining date. Membership Categories Adult Individual membership for people above school age. Includes:- Full voting rights at formal Society meetings. Use of …
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings These offer a variety of railway related subjects in the form of talks, videos, movies and on occasions panel discussions from invited guests. Supper is served for which a small fee is charged. From February 2011 meetings will be held at:-. View Larger Map in a New Window/Tab Venue: The Pearce Street Hall, …
Charter Trips (available all year)
Our vintage steam trains are available for charter at any time during the year for any occasion, whether for that special birthday party, wedding, anniversary celebration, business event, tour group, photographic event, or just for fun. If you require a train for an hour, a morning, an afternoon, or a day, perhaps with refreshments supplied …
GVR Operating days
Glenbrook Station – 26 Dec 2006Board the train at bustling Glenbrook Station after inspecting the steam engine, (the driver will be happy to answer any questions) and settle into the immaculate wood paneled carriages. The friendly guard in vintage uniform will clip your ticket as you listen to the panting and whistling of the steam …
How you can help
Volunteers to help run the Glenbrook Vintage Railway are always required on operating days, plus volunteer help with maintenance and restoration activities is also needed. On operating days we require volunteers for the station (refreshment room, souvenir shop, ticket sellers, jigger operators) and the train (guard, assistant guard, steam locomotive fireman who we train through …
About the Society
The Railway Enthusiasts Society Inc. was registered under the incorporated Societies’ Act on the 17th of July 1958, with its principle objectives being as follows:- To foster an intelligent interest in railways and in their operation and development generally. To facilitate the exchange between railway enthusiasts of information concerning the history, development, design, construction and …
Hanging Plant Pots – Add Some Visual Drama to Your Garden
Hanging plant pots are a great way to add some visual drama to your garden. There are a wide variety of hanging basket plants to choose from, and you can even purchase young cascading plants. Just be sure to find a suitable pot and hanger for them. You can also add spiller plants to create …
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Where to Buy Speaker Stands
If you need a new set of speaker stands, you will find a wide variety of options available online. There are literally hundreds of different types, makes and models, but how do you know if you are getting the best value for your money? You need to make sure that you buy high-quality stands …