A visit to Glenbrook Vintage Railway, New Zealand
The Glenbrook Vintage Railway, near Auckland in New Zealand, is one of the premier preserved railways in the country. I visited during in May 2014 during a weekend of 'free time' bracketed by attending 2 work conferences. 2-8-4 Ja-class No. 1250 was running with stock which included an open air coach which offered a different experience compared to riding the enclosed coaches on most UK lines.
A Look At Rail Enthusiasts In New Zealand
A funny look at the Railway Enthusiast (Foamers) in New Zealand - From the New Zealand TV series Off The Rails
Underground Railway in Auckland, NZ
From Off the Rails episode 11.
Travelling on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway in New Zealand. Monday 7 November 2011.
Travelling on a 'mixed train' on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway on the North Island in New Zealand. A 'mixed train' is a passenger train that also has goods wagons attached. Monday 7 November 2011.
GVR No 4 the mallet (NZ)
During October 1990 I filmed the Glenbrook Vintage Railway steam locomotive No 4, The mallet hard at work on the GVR. Today old No 4 is in storage awaiting a full overhaul.
Waiuku, Auckland, New Zealand
Waiuku, Auckland, New Zealand
Phillip had two weeks school holidays, we went the small town Waiuku, and explored the popular places in this region, such as Manukau Heads Lighthouse, and Awhitu regional park
The information below is from the website
Waiuku is a country town 40 kilometres from downtown Auckland located within the southern most region of city limits. Waiuku is a popular holiday destination and is nestled on the tidal Waiuku River that flows into the large Manukau Harbour. Waiuku's attractions include the Tamakae Reserve, the Glenbrook Vintage Railway and the Manukau Harbour as well as the Kentish Hotel - New Zealand's longest continuously licensed pub.
The background music Phillip 4th composition
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Trains Greatford New Zealand 9Sept 2019
Trains Greatford New Zealand 9Sept 2019
Kiwi Rail Freight trains at Greatford just North of Bulls New Zealand.
DL locos DFB Loco's and a couple of Class 30 Electric Locos
Where Our 'Day Out With Thomas' Events Began!
We turn back the clock to March 1995 when we held our first Thomas Event.
Welcome to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway! - NZ's Premier Heritage Train Experience.
Explore our website and social media for information on our events and experiences!
Website - gvr.co.nz
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Twitter - @GVRailway
All footage (unless otherwise credited) is copyright of the Glenbrook Vintage Railway Charitable Trust.
Welcome 2016
A few scenes from Glenbrook Vintage Railway's New Year celebrations, seeing in 2016 with Ww 644.
JA1250, JA1240 getting away from Waitangi Stream
JA1250 and JA1240 working hard after 1240's tender was refilled with water at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. This was taken on 23/3/13 during the Glenbrook Vintage Railway's 2013 Steam and Vintage Festival.
2011 New Zealand
Glenbrook vintage railway, Tauranga, Skydiving, Tongariro River Whiteriver Rafting, Huka falls, Tamaki Maori village, Wai-O-Tapu, Auckland, New Zealand
Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Last day of operating Ja1250 Diana before its major overhaul
This Engine was built in 1948 at Hillside Rail workshop Dunedin New Zealand its last overhaul was in 1998. The other steam loco is Ww644 which was built at the same workshop but back in 1915 it was fitted with a larger boiler in 1953. The Kiwi Freight train was coming from the steel works nearby in Waiuku. note the class of travel offered 1st,2nd and cattle 3rd New Zealand style.
Rail carts through the Forgotten World – 4K
Take a ride along part of New Zealand’s mothballed SOL (Stratford Okahukura Line) between Tokirima and Okahukura in a golf cart converted to run on rails. This was part of Forgotten World Adventure’s Rail and River Run (Jet Boat one way Rail Cart the other)- for more information and a map use this link - for information about the line itself, use this link - To see more rail cart runs along the SOL on this channel, please click on the following -
For High speed runs over the whole line -
Auckland Transport Southern Line Complete Trip
A complete ride on Auckland Transport's Southern Line from Britomart in central Auckland to the end of electrification in Papakura. Highlights include Newmarket, Penrose, the KiwiRail Westfield Terminal, and the Wiri Maintenance facility along with all station stops.
Railfan's Day
Glenbrook Vintage Railway hosted a Railfan's Day on 28 October 2014, to show visiting locomotive Ab 608 on the railway. Designated passenger locomotive De 507 and GVR steam locomotive Ww 644 also appeared during the day.
L508 Shantytown New Zealand
In this video we see ex PWD L508 working a full train up 1 in 26 grade on the Infants Creek Tramway At Shantytown, on the west coast of New Zealand.
Sorry about the sound, for some reason it went a bit ratty when I converted the video file, I'll see if I can improve it.....
Video taken on the 23rd March 2009
Glenbrook Vintage Rail steam train Greenlane, Auckland
At Greenlane station, Glenbrook Vintage Railways train climbs the steep hill through to Remuera on a run around the Auckland Waterfront Circuit. Anthony Allen Video
Four Locomotives On Train 565 From Castlecliff
It is unusual to have 4 locomotives coupled together on the Castlecliff Branch in New Zealand.
Big Engine Weekend
Ja 1250 and Ja 1240 lead passenger trains at Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Big Engine Weekend, during Auckland Anniversary Weekend
Hamilton NZ Steam Train
Special excursion pulled by Ja 1275 from Auckland to Hamilton and back, for Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. NZ's annual major agricultural show. 14 June 2008