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,…

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…

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…