BOIVR trains are operating trains on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays every weekend in July and August. Trains all depart from Kawakawa Railway Station at 10.45am, 12 noon, 1.15pm and 2.30pm on every operational day Outside these times, Special Excursion trains…
Kauri has landed! DSA273 to be known as Kauri, has been kindly donated to BOIVRT by Fonterra arrived in beautiful, but chilly, weather in Kawakawa this morning. She was hoisted up and off the low loader by a massive crane,…
For the June 2021 BOIVR Newsletter, please click on this link 2021.06.30 BOIVR Newsletter Fantail roof & ceiling Gabriel
STOP PRESS! Gabriel’s boiler has been ordered, and is being made now! It should be with us by November Thanks to the PGF grant we have been able to place the order … When completed it can be brought to…
We are a volunteer – run railway, and you can 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 you…
The Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust and volunteers celebrated the completion of our new Machinery Workshop, including a new lathe to help get Gabriel back on track! We blessed our shed and the worksite of our next milestone project,…
For the April 2021 BOIVR Newsletter, please click on this link 2021.03.30 BOIVR Newsletter James & Isey …
For the January 2021 Newsletter just published please click on link below: 2021.02.03 BOIVR Newsletter
Did you know that if you are a member of the Gabriel Club you get discounted fares? Yes, it’s true! For an annual subscription, you become a member of the BOIVR supporters / friends club – named the Gabriel Club…
Please click on the link for the latest BOIVR Newsletter. We are celebrating and hope you enjoy reading it. 2020.10.10 BOIVR Newsletter The Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust celebrates