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.

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…

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…

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…

    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…

Thank you to all the sponsors your support is appreciated Alpine Guides Ltd Bay of Islands Boat Yard Bay of Islands Vintage Railway BOI Painting Group Bay of Islands Vets – Kawakawa Bed Bath & Beyond Bay of Islands Painting…

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!