Recreational Trains

New Zealand's only narrow-gauge mountain railway tour, along with a working pottery, brickworks and steam engines.

drivingcreekrailway.co.nz Site Profile

Formed with the intention of rebuilding a New Zealand steam locomotive.

steamrail.org.nz Site Profile

Canterbury Railway Society (www.canterburyrailsociety.co.nz)  

Based in Christchurch, operating on the site of New Zealand's fist railway.

canterburyrailsociety.co.nz Site Profile

Enjoy a nostalgic look back at a piece of Wellington's history - historical displays in the tram barn and a 4 km return tram ride through scenic Queen Elizabeth Park.

wellingtontrams.org.nz Site Profile

The Bush Tramway Club (www.bushtramwayclub.com)  

Consists of a group of people from all walks of life who have come together to rescue and preserve items of interest to the previously neglected sphere of bush tramways.

bushtramwayclub.com Site Profile

New Zealand's famous vintage steam train, based in Kingston on the southern shores of Lake Wakatipu.

kingstonflyer.co.nz Site Profile

The Society prides itself on its ability to accurately re-create complete trains as they used to run in the 1950s and 1960s through the operation of its vintage wooden and steel-bodied carriages.

steaminc.org.nz Site Profile

The Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust aims to reinstate and operate a world-class heritage railway between Wellington and the Wairarapa. The Railway will be a unique tourist attraction for Wellington and New Zealand, and a major contributor to the regional economy.

rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz Site Profile

The Christchurch based operator of a fleet of four ex-New Zealand Railways diesel-electric locomotives. The fleet is made up exclusively of locomotives built by the English Electric Company and is a historically significant collection of early New Zealand diesel traction.

dtg.co.nz Site Profile

Publisher of the New Zealand Model Railway Journal.

railmodel.org.nz Site Profile

Tramway restoration and modelling of New Zealand Railways prototypes in gauge 0 and Espee in H0 scale.

railfan.net Site Profile

A historical complex in Ashburton, featuring a steam locomotive railway, a woodworking museum, a collection of vintage tractors and a replica historic village. A historic church is available for weddings, to add a heritage theme to your special day.

plainsrailway.co.nz Site Profile

An enthusiasts links to railway related information.

fortunecity.com Site Profile

Ormondville Railway Station (built 1880) is NZ's oldest still served by Tranz Scenic passenger trains, namely the Bay Express. Restored to match its 1950s heyday, part has been transformed into a unique Bed & Breakfast with a railways flavor.

ormondvillerail.org Site Profile

DVDs about New Zealand's railways.

ejvideos.com Site Profile

Carries out a range of activities, including operation of the Ferrymead Railway, the preservation of locomotives and rolling stock, the sale of publications and souvenirs, and the publication of a monthly newsletter for members.

trainweb.org Site Profile

The Trust is being established to preserve the historic South Island Vice Regal Car A 1825 which arrived at Ferrymead in October 1999 from the Rail Heritage Trust.

trainweb.org Site Profile

A history of the Hutt Valley Railway from its construction to the present day. The emphasis is on signalling and operations, with extensive use of diagrams and photos.

valleysignals.org.nz Site Profile

organisation of modellers dedicated to expanding the modelling of New Zealand Railway prototypes in NZ120.

ozemail.com.au Site Profile

The Waitakere Tramline Society (www.waitakeretramline.org.nz)  

Travel through tunnels and native bush, over viaducts, see the Glo-worms, and finally take in the sight of the Waitakere Dam on top of the magnificent falls.

waitakeretramline.org.nz Site Profile

Preserving New Zealand's rail heritage. The site features forums and chat for train enthusiasts.

tsnz.co.nz Site Profile

A wide range of interests, from clocks to precision tools to miniature steam locomotives, traction engines and marine plant.

steammachine.com Site Profile

This site is here to provide information to the Ghost Railway Hunter and about Ghost Railways.

ihug.co.nz Site Profile

Noel Ashby's tram photo collection and information.

homestead.com Site Profile

An outdoor model railway based loosely on a comfortable amalgamation of turn of the century American and New Zealand Narrow Gauge Railway operating practices.

clear.net.nz Site Profile