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…

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,…

BOIVR are running trains every weekend Friday, Saturday and Sunday all year. Trains depart from Kawakawa Railway Station: 10.45am, 12 noon, 1.15pm and 2.30pm. We look forward to taking you for a trip into our beautiful countryside, and through town…

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

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…

    Gabriel’s 90 year old boiler is dead.   WE nee a new one – estimated cost $350,000 total         (BIGGEST GULP EVER) … Gabriel is UNIQUE She is a 4-4-0 Peckett and the only side-tank steam engine of her type in…

This information is to help users of the Twin Coast Cycleway TRAIL ALERT – Tunnel closed for repairs – Opua to Kawakawa The tunnel on the Opua to Kawakawa section of the Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail is…

Here’s a Wonderful Opportunity to be a member of our wonderful band of volunteers … If you’d like to know how you can help us with our unique Vintage Railway ring 09-404-0684 or 021-171-2697 Alternatively, email info@bayofislandsvintagerailway.org.nz Be IN on the inside…

See the fantastic range of goods that have recently arrived. We have an on-line shopping possibility, but would love to see you here too!