|
|
|
|
Last staged in 2009, the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Steam and Vintage Country Festival 2013 is absolutely not to be missed! Steam train rides, visiting steam locomotives, traction engines, Clydesdale horses and vintage tractors in action working the fields, vintage cars, vintage aircraft, and even steam boats offering rides on the lake! Models, vintage engines, big bands, childrens entertainment, displays, food and much more. Vintage action galore!!
Watch this space for some unique and special features of the Festival, the details of which are currently being developed.
Download a more complete list of activities as a pdf
The GVR is based on part of the old NZR Waiuku branch line which opened in 1922 and closed in 1967. Construction of the GVR began in 1970 and in 1977 the railway opened between Glenbrook and Pukeoware. In 1986 an extension was completed to Fernleigh, 6 km from Glenbrook. In 2010 a further extension was completed to Victoria Ave, Waiuku the current terminus, 7.5 km from Glenbrook.
|
|
The Railway is not a museum as such, but rather a fully self-supporting, operating steam railway, built almost entirely by volunteer labour. It is an ongoing project, with items being collected and restored or replicated as time, labour and finance permit.
The GVR is run by a Trust Board, comprising three trustees elected and appointed from the Railway Enthusiasts Society membership. The Board appoints a General Manager who is responsible for the day to day operation of the GVR. The 7.5 km long railway carries over 30,000 passengers during the normal operating season which is from October to June each year and is also available for charter throughout the year.
The Railway is staffed and maintained by volunteers and RES membership provides automatic access to all activities as a volunteer. Special Events are often held, such as "Day Out with Thomas" weekends and Steam Festivals.
Ww480 (GVR No.1)
Ja1250 "Diana" (Ex NZR) bequeathed to the GVR by the late Phil Goldman.
Ww 644 (GVR No. 2)
Passenger
A variety of ex NZR carriages are currently in service, under restoration, or stored. These range from a 6 wheeled car of 1879 to more "modern" carriages from the early 1900's, all wooden paneled.
Goods
A collection of historic goods vehicles and other railway mounted equipment has found a home on the GVR, with some being used for Ways & Works purposes. The goods vehicles are used on occasions to provide photographic freight trains during Railfan's days on the railway.
Ww 644 at Pukeoware Station - 30th Jan 2010
A small railway settlement is slowly taking shape at Glenbrook, the centrepiece being the station consisting of two ex NZR "A" type station buildings, one from Glenbrook and the other from Patumahoe.
|
|
It is intended that the railway line will eventually extend from the current interim terminus at Victoria Avenue, Waiuku to the Tamakae reserve on the shores of the Manukau Harbour.
This area has been designated the Waiuku Heritage Area and also includes the Waiuku Museum, Hartmann House and the Kentish Hotel built in 1851.
A design has been prepared for Stage Three, a 45 metre bridge to span the
upper reach of the Manukau Harbour estuary adjacent to Kitchener Rd, and
building consents and funding are being sought to progress this major structure
as soon as possible.
|
If you are unable to open the Detailed Register, Adobe Reader may need to be installed on your computer. |
 |
HOME
| About Us | RES
Contacts | Membership
| Monthly Meetings | Mainline
Excursions | Railtours
Mail Order Sales
| Other Links | Photos
| Videos
GVR Home | GVR
Contacts | GVR
Location & Fares | Operating
Days | Special
Events | How You
Can Help | Charters
Last updated 17 May 2012
