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New Zealand - Ferrymead Heritage Park
Christchurch New Zealand - Ferrymead owes its importance in history to the hills dividing Christchurch from the port of Lyttelton. Pioneers transported their goods over the steep Bridle Path from Lyttelton to Heathcote, where punts were used to cross the river into early Christchurch. Later traffic came by sea up the estuary. In 1863, the first railway in New Zealand was opened, running from Ferrymead into central Christchurch. This railway line was the inspiration for Ferrymead Heritage Park and the restored railway line follows part of the route today.
Ferrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township and the park has a variety of restored cottages plus a school house, church and businesses which reflect the period and allow visitors to experience life for the early residents of Christchurch including the smell of a coal range and the sounds of a tram rattling past the door.
Info: URL: https://www.ferrymead.org.nz/ (Added: 8-Apr-2020)
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New Zealand - Glenbrook Vintage Railway
Auckland, New Zealand - The GVR is based on part of the old NZR Waiuku branch line which opened in 1922 and closed in 1967. Construction of the GVR began in 1970 and in 1977 the railway opened between Glenbrook and Pukeoware. In 1986 an extension was completed to Fernleigh, 6 km from Glenbrook. In 2010 a further extension was completed to Victoria Ave, Waiuku the current terminus, 7.5 km from Glenbrook.
The Railway is not a museum as such, but rather a fully self-supporting, operating steam railway, built almost entirely by volunteer labour. It is an ongoing project, with items being collected and restored or replicated as time, labour and finance permit.
The GVR is run by a Trust Board, comprising three trustees elected and appointed from the Railway Enthusiasts Society membership. The Board appoints a General Manager who is responsible for the day to day operation of the GVR. The 7.5 km long railway carries over 30,000 passengers during the normal operating season which is from October to June each year and is also available for charter throughout the year.
The Railway is staffed and maintained by volunteers and RES membership provides automatic access to all activities as a volunteer. Special Events are often held, such as "Day Out with Thomas" weekends and Steam Festivals.
Info: URL: http://www.gvr.co.nz/ (Added: 14-Apr-1999)
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Ormondville Rail Preservation Group Inc.
Ormondville, New Zealand - The Ormondville Rail Preservation Group Inc was established in 1986 to save the
Ormondville Station Precinct after its closure.
The station, built in 1880, has a Category Two listing with the New Zealand Historical Places Trust. It won the Rail Heritage Award in 1997 and the National Federation of Rail Societies Inc.'s Paul Heighton Trophy "For Excellence" in 2000. Restored to a 1950s theme, it is furnished with railway artifacts and fronted with a graceful wrought iron verandah. Read more
Ormondville station is also available for self catering home stay accommodation,
offering a complete railway nostalgia experience in a rural setting.
Info: URL: https://ormondvillerail.weebly.com (Added: 14-Sep-2000)
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