So too was the final segment of the run from Hamilton to Pukekohe, where C No. The Society ran a rail tour from Auckland to Christchurch and return with its own excursion carriages, hauled by JA 1250. It is over 123 years old and the original and only Onehunga Railway station. The Glenbrook Vintage Railway Charitable Trust Board is a Registered Charity (CC10348) that operates heritage trains on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Auckland and around New Zealand. The GVR yellow mainline carriages have been all over the railway network in NZ. The Canterbury Railway Society is an organisation of railway enthusiasts based in the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island, best known for their operation of The Ferrymead Railway at … Included in the itinerary was haulage in the North Island by a small DH class heavy shunting engine between Auckland and Hamilton, EF class between Hamilton and Palmerston North, and preserved DA 1471 between Palmerston North and Wellington southbound. Waiuku Please help to demonstrate the notability of the topic by citing, Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand, New Zealand railway heritage and preservation groups, Papatoetoe Railway Station Preservation Trust, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Wellington Heritage Multiple Unit Preservation Trust, Oamaru Steam and Rail Restoration Society, Dunedin Railways (inc. Otago Excursion Train Trust), The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum, West Coast Historical and Mechanical Society (inc. Auckland We hold social evenings on every first and third Wednesday of the month at Club 39 on College Road in Doncaster. Maharashtra The Dangerous Curves of the Adarki Rail Enthusiasts' Society. It was painted It was painted Holbeck TMD (408 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article Seatrain offers a similar experience, operating between Auckland and Mount Maunganui. (Page number is to the typescript copy). The Railway Enthusiasts Club, Farnborough. Box 1244 Morrisville, PA 19067-1244 Railway Enthusiasts Society. Mirfield Railway Enthusiasts Society The title can be amended only by Community Directory – this is to avoid the chance of it being changed to a different organisation, which may affect links. The Society has also operated its own private charter train services for larger trips, an activity it still does to this day. Also in 1998, the Society hired two members of the DA class from Steam Incorporated, DA 1410 and DA 1431, for excursion service. 50% discount on train fares on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway (personal to member).YouthFor those aged 5 to 18 years. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the end of steam traction provided the opportunity to run locomotives from their bases at the time, to Auckland, for preservation as part of the Society's Glenbrook Vintage Railway project. The Rail Enthusiasts’ Society is a newly established society, having been incorporated on the 28th of December 2015 (Registration No. Two particular excursions are widely popular and book out weeks in advance every year. In 1969 small WW class locomotive 480 ran a long rail tour the length of the Midland Line from Greymouth to Christchurch, then up the Main North Line from Christchurch to Picton, before crossing the Cook Strait and up the North Island Main Trunk from Wellington to Auckland. Copyright © 2020 Glenbrook Vintage Railway Charitable Trust Board. A lengthy blast on the whistle echoes around the local farms to signal in the New Year. Mailing Address: Delaware Valley Chapter NRHS P.O. Also included in the collection are also a huge number of magazines the Society receives on its members' behalf, operating electric tablet machines, locomotive and carriage brass number plates, three locomotive headlines (BB), JA and K. One of the more distinctive items, not actually on display but still in operating capacity is the 19th century light bulb which illuminates the now unisex (was females) lavatory room. 50% discount on train fares on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway (personal to member).FamilyCovers a "family" with one member of the household being the nominated "Full Member" for voting rights. The everyday heroes of Indian railways. These latter trips also consisted of Otago Excursion Train Trust carriages and New Zealand Railways Corporation carriages pulled by J A 1250 and J 1211 "Gloria" on its first network appearance with the then recently formed Mainline Steam Trust. 551 likes. Heritage Railway Enthusiasts is the page for news and events, photos and videos from across the UK's heritage lines. The museum which includes the society's administration and meeting room is an historic building relating to the railway history of New Zealand. The tight curve at this point on the line, resulted in the station platform having an irregular triangle shape. A major feat through the decade was the operation of the Silver Fern railcar on almost every line it could operate on in the North Island including the Taneatua Branch, Murupara Branch, Kinleith Branch, Cambridge Branch, Rotowaro Branch, Mission Bush Branch, Onehunga Branch, North Auckland Line to Otiria, Stratford - Okahukura, Waitara Branch, Kapuni Branch, Wanganui Branch and the Wairarapa Line. Waikino Victoria Battery Tramway and Museum, This page was last edited on 8 September 2020, at 07:38. On the second Tuesday of each month (except January), members meet at the Pearce Street Hall, Onehunga for an interesting and informative presentation and discussion on historic items and more contemporary topics that affect the rail industry in New Zealand and abroad. The museum also houses the collectible New Zealand Railways cups, which can fetch over $100 each. On the last leg of the trip from Auckland to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, the huge train was fully booked to standing room and all vantage points along the route were also filled with people. The Railway Enthusiasts Society incorporates the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The Railway Enthusiasts Society Inc of New Zealand. In 1981 and 1986, the Society operated steam hauled trains with Glenbrook Vintage Railway's Mallet locomotive and WW 480 along Quay Street in Auckland as part of tourism promotions. The museum which includes the society's administration and meeting room is an historic building relating to the railway history of New Zealand. At 38 Alfred St in Onehunga we have the Headquarters, office and clubrooms of the RES!To meet the needs of both the RES members and also the general public, a dedicated team of volunteers work in the RES Clubrooms, situated at 38 Alfred Street, Onehunga, weekday mornings from 9am till 12pm.The building is the old Onehunga Railway station, relocated to its present site by the RES in 1962.Feel free to visit the clubrooms to view the extensive museum collection! In 1991, the Society operated a European and British Rail tour, organised by John Stitchbury, known to many as "father" as a result of his deep involvement throughout the Society's history. Subsequently a typescript copy of the speech was made and kept in the society files. France in general. New Zealand's premier railway preservation society, the Railway Enthusiasts Society incorporates the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. Probably the most memorable excursion of this period was three 4-8-2 JA class locomotives triple-heading an 18 carriage train from Auckland to Hamilton in 1964 – a feat which, to date, has not been repeated on New Zealand's national rail network with steam traction. J 1234 has also been used on Glenbrook Vintage Railway services, particularly on the popular Thomas Weekends where it carries the title "Wally the Wellington Engine". by R. Brett Green (Author), Railway Enthusiasts' Society (Author) See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Member groups meet in most cities where talks, films, and other activities can be enjoyed. The tour did not only cater to rail enthusiasts, but featured visits to sightseeing attractions at every stop along the way (including a non-rail side trip to Stewart Island/Rakiura). Many members remember earlier trips such as the 19th century tank locomotive "Meg Merriles" (a member of the F class) running trips to Swanson and Drury, C class locomotives double-heading services to Meremere and the mid-winter trips down the North Island Main Trunk. In 1998, with C 847 returning to its home base in the Hutt Valley, and JA 1250 not quite ready to re-enter service, the Society entered an agreement with Steam Incorporated to hire J 1234. Railway enthusiasts; Interesting and useful information to help you get the most from the railway safely. Valley Historical Society on March 23, 1955 entitled 'Cache Valley's West Side' reflecting some of her research and personal experiences. The directors have agreed that membership subscriptions for 2020 will be extended to cover the whole of 2021. A few members have yet to pay their 2020 subscription in full. Merry-go-round: The famous ring railway of Delhi Rail Enthusiasts' Society. Become a member of the RES to be able to view news and get early notification on some events. Welcome to the homepage of the Irish Railway Record Society in Manchester. S-E/792/Distt. Whilst the two organisations are separate entities, the majority of those who assist the Glenbrook Vintage Railway are members of the Railway Enthusiasts Society and take an active role in the Society's activities on top of assisting the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. Founded 1953. Membership Categories:AdultIndividual membership for people above school age. The Society's registered office is located at 38 Alfred Street, Onehunga, Auckland. Incorporating the Glenbrook Vintage Railway which operates a steam service. An F class locomotive, F 233, was displayed at the Office site until 1984, when it was moved to the Glenbrook Vintage Railway for eventual restoration. Full voting rights at formal Society meetings. Members discounts when offered on merchandise. In 1985, permission was granted by NZR to the National Federation to operate motive power rolling stock (including steam power) on the NZR network. These lines, which served Port of Auckland wharves, were removed in the late 1980s and the trains were the last to carry passengers in Auckland's Central Business District until the opening of Britomart Transport Centre in July 2003. Discounted membership fee. The Whangamomona Republic Day trains are popular, with trains from Auckland, Hamilton and Palmerston North carrying thousands of passengers to the festivities. Massachusetts Bay Railroad Enthusiasts, Inc. is a non-profit [501(c)(3)] educational corporation, organized for the promotion of public interest and understanding of railroads. A group of people with an interest in railways and railway modelling. Overseas Tours are open to Society member's only and have included recent visits to Canada and the northern states of the US, recent visits to almost all the states in Australia and the most recent visit to Great Britain. Over the years since formation, the Society has grown its reputation, both within the rail industry and publicly, by operating excursions to places of interest, both railway related and non-railway related. The Railway Enthusiasts Society operates a museum out of the old Onehunga Railway Station, which includes a selection of railway photos, memorabilia and railway artefacts. Otherwise as above. Often items in the Glenbrook Vintage Railway fleet that aren't seen on public operating days are brought out and operated for the benefit of Society members. Exhibition. (In 2010, steam returned to Onehunga during an open day before commuter services commenced, this time using Mainline Steam's JA 1275.). Some excursions have achieved legendary status, particularly by the rail heritage sector. 46 talking about this. It would turn out that this would be the last steam train to carry passengers out of Auckland City until 1985. The Railway Enthusiasts Society operates a museum out of the old Onehunga Railway Station, which includes a selection of railway photos, memorabilia and railway artefacts. Occasionally events are held for members at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The Society has also operated short one-hour rides around the circuit formed by Auckland's Auckland - Newmarket Line, North Island Main Trunk Railway and North Auckland Line, usually pulled by JA 1250. Topics also frequently cover highlights of society events, both past and present and offer members to 'catch up' with one another during the social supper at the conclusion of the program. Also visit our Friends at: Great Rail Experiences Australia. We provide a new forum for Members of the long established society and for others interested in Irish transport in the North of England and North Wales. The building was built in 1873 and was originally sited on the corner of Princess St and Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, beside the Onehunga Branch. Council members asked Willets and the Historical Society to make a restoration plan outlining the specific work that would need to be done, the associated costs and plans for how that could be paid for, such as grants. In co-operating with Steam Incorporated, the Society ran a special Auckland-Wellington and return rail tour the length of the North Island Main Trunk pulled by JA 1250 "Diana" and KA 945. 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