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Date for your Diary: Concert at the Station – 24th February

Date for your Diary: Concert at the Station – 24th February

Date for your Diary: Concert at the Station – Sunday, 24th February, 2019 – starting 3pm Just look at the line-up which includes Kapa Haka, instrumental, Country, Blues, Women’s barbershop and classical vocal. Where else in the country could you…

By Anne Leitch | February 12, 2019 | whats happening |
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Trains running Friday, Saturday, Sunday every weekend

Trains running Friday, Saturday, Sunday every weekend

Trains are now running only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the Easter holidays. They all depart 4 times per day: 10.45am, 12 noon, 1.45pm and 2.30pm from Kawakawa Railway Station. Please see more details and fares on the website.

By Anne Leitch | February 11, 2019 | whats happening |
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January 2019 Newsletter

January 2019 Newsletter
By Anne Leitch | January 28, 2019 | newsletters, whats happening |
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Esmae, the Bumble Bee, could be pulling your train!

Esmae, the Bumble Bee, could be pulling your train!

Esmae, the DS 2258 engine, has now been refurbished and looks splendid. She has passed all her running tests and could be pulling your train! A reminder that we are running 4 daily return trains from Kawakawa Railway Station daily…

By Anne Leitch | January 26, 2019 | whats happening |
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November and December 2018 – Newsletters

November and December 2018 – Newsletters

Here are the November and December Newsletters for you to enjoy. There’s a lot of important information in this if you follow the fortunes of BOIVR. Happy Christmas Please click on the link below 2018.11. BOIVR Newsletter 5.12.18 2018.12 BOIVR…

By Anne Leitch | December 5, 2018 | newsletters |
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Kawakawa Parade – pics – Saturday 1st December

Kawakawa Parade – pics – Saturday 1st December

Kawakawa had their Christmas Parade/special event day on Saturday, 1st December. Here are some pictures of the event:      

By Anne Leitch | November 27, 2018 | whats happening |
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Report & photos re Steam weekend celebrating 150 years of N Island Rail – 26-28th October

Report & photos re Steam weekend celebrating 150 years of N Island Rail – 26-28th October

Here are some more pictures taken of our Celebrations for the 150th Year of Rail – on the oldest line in North Island The first train out was a special “launch” trip for those responsible for creating our beautiful little…

By Anne Leitch | October 10, 2018 | whats happening |
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September Newsletter

September Newsletter

Our latest newsletter has arrived. Please click on the link to see the September 2018 news 2018.09 BOIVR Newsletter Sept

By Anne Leitch | September 10, 2018 | newsletters |
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July 2018 Newsletter

July 2018 Newsletter

Please click on this link to see the latest Newsletter – July 2018 2018.07 BOIVR Newsletter July

By Anne Leitch | July 9, 2018 | newsletters |
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We are a volunteer-run railway – can you help us?

We are a volunteer-run railway – can you help us?

We are a volunteer – run railway, and you can now join us in a huge range of opportunities … We are able to “train” you into any of them. If you’re looking for paid work eventually, we could give…

By Anne Leitch | June 13, 2018 | whats happening |
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The Past

Over the past few years the volunteers of the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust have achieved a great deal.

Only a few years ago, because every bridge still needed to be re-surveyed, trains only ran from the Railway Station through Kawakawa main street, to the first bridge out of town – a very short train ride!

The railway has now reached Taumarere, where a beautiful picnic and barbeque area has been developed. Many visitors have taken a picnic to enjoy the surroundings, and return on the next train - see News section.

The Future

Over the past few years the volunteers of the trust have achieved a great deal.

We have just finished having our famous "Long Bridge" restored and re-piled, which will allow trains to run on to Opua, after the rails have been re-instated.

We are now working towards realising our next major goal – to build a new station, cafe and visitors centre at Opua.

Please click here for more information.

The Experience

Visit us to enjoy a unique experience and a great family day out!

Visitors from all over the world enjoy our train rides through Kawakawa main street into the scenic Northland countryside.

Our knowledgeable Guards tell you about the History of the area and the role of the Railway in the development of North Island and New Zealand.

We are equipped to assist disabled guests, wheelchair users, school groups and private parties. We even welcome pets! Please ring for further information.

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