Special Waikato Train Trips

9th and 10th of March 2024

Jump on board with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway in association with Frankton Thunder for a weekend of metal and muscle based around Hamilton's Frankton Station!
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 popular series of trips in July 2023 - steam once again returns to the Waikato!
We are also offering a popular diesel hauled day trip along the Main Trunk Line to Ohakune and return.
So hop on board as we step back in time – to how rail travel used to be – and experience a heritage train journey on the mainline!


 


Frankton Thunder Steam Train Trips

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Frankton Thunder Steam Express
Sunday 10th of March 2024

Take a short trip back in time - From Hamilton Frankton Station to Ruakura and return behind recently restored 108 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!

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The River Steam Rover
Sunday 10th of March 2024

Back by popular demand! - Travel by steam train on one of three trips from Hamilton to Huntly and return behind recently restored 108 year old Steam Locomotive Ww 644!

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Waikato and King Country Diesel Day Trip

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The Spiral Express
Saturday 9th of March 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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