FULL STEAM AHEAD

GLENBROOK VINTAGE RAILWAY

The railway is open every Sunday and long weekend between Labour and Queen’s Birthday Weekends, and takes visitors into the heart of Waiuku. 153 Glenbrook Station Rd, Glenbrook. gvr. co. nz

WESTERN SPRINGS RAILWAY

Steam train rides go down the suburban branch as part of the monthly Motat Live event, generally the third Sunday of every month. 805 Great North Rd / Meola Rd, Western Springs. motat. org. nz

BAY OF ISLANDS VINTAGE RAILWAY

Travel down the historic branch line between Kawakawa and Taumarere behind the restored engine, Gabriel, open school and public holidays. Gillies St, Kawakawa. bayofislandsvintagerailay.org. nz

MAINLINE STEAM

While the Parnell station hub has now closed, the organisation is still hosting railway excursions as they prepare to build their new home elsewhere in Auckland.