ADVERTORIAL
New volunteers are needed at Goldfields Railway – come and play on your own full size train set!
Goldfields Railway, which is based at the historic Waihi Railway Station on Wrigley St, was established in 1980 to preserve the rail heritage of the local area.
Since that time, the society has grown to now operate a popular tourist railway between Waihī and Waikino, at the start of the Karangahake Gorge, and caters for families and kids – young or young-at-heart.
Our objectives are not only to preserve an important part of the nation’s rail heritage, but also to preserve the railway as an essential part of the Waihī district’s historical identity.
Today the society’s objectives have not changed from the original concepts – we cater for people interested both in the tourism operation, and the preservation and reconstruction of railway artifacts.
The 30-minute trip between Waihī and Waikino travels along the original East Coast Main Trunk Line (ECMTL) rail bed alongside the Ohinemuri River, a route made redundant by the opening of the Kaimai Tunnel in 1978. The track used by Goldfields Railway is virtually all that is left of the ECMTL, and offers views not only of fabulous scenery, but many of the original mining operation historical sites not visible from State Highway 2. New volunteers are always needed, from drivers and guards to engineering and track maintenance.
Come and help us keep our heritage railway alive, preserving the past for future generations, while at the same time having fun and enjoying the camaraderie that comes from like-minded enthusiasts.
DETAILS: For more info, contact: Martin Drew, email: mbsdrew@gmail.com or Ph: 027 494 7070.
– Supplied by Goldfields Railway
