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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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Newfoundland - Avondale Railway Museum
Avondale, NL - With the closure of Newfoundland's railway in the 1980's, the Avondale Railway Station was shut down. The building itself, over 100 years old, has since been declared a Heritage Structure by the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Avondale Railway Station houses two museums: a railway museum and a community museum. The five-car static train display contains a dining and cook car. The Community Museum exhibits artifacts of life in the fishing and agricultural community. The Railway Museum exhibits artifacts of life and work during the time that the railway was in operation in Newfoundland. The second floor contains a period bedroom and Newfoundland furniture.
Info: URL: https://www.facebook.com/AvondaleRailwayMuseum/ (Added: 17-Dec-2016)
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Newfoundland - Clarenville Heritage Society Inc.
Clarenville, NL - The Clarenville Heritage Society Inc. operates a volunteer based museum in the community of Clarenville in the former CN Railway station original built in 1942. The station building belongs to the Clarenville Shrine Club who restored the structure in the late 1990s and recently acquired Provincial Heritage Designation in partnership with the Heritage Society.
The Clarenville Heritage Society, located in the former CN Railway Station, is a dedicated group of volunteers who work hard in preserving the history of Clarenville and surrounding area.
Info: URL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/153431974848588/ (Added: 17-Dec-2016)
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Newfoundland - Port aux Basques Railway Heritage Museum
Port aux Basques, NL - Located in Port aux Basques, the Railway Heritage Museum reflects the voyages that began over 100 years ago and takes a walk back in time to recapture the importance of the railway, fishery and ferry service in Newfoundland's history.
Examples of Channel-Port aux Basques' long and colourful heritage in the transportation and fishery industry can be seen at the Railway Heritage Museum. Currently our train cars consist of a Snowplow, a Diesel Locomotive, two Tank cars from World War II, a Newfoundland boxcar, a Sleeper car, two Baggage cars and a Caboose.
Two special historical artifacts at the museum are the Astrolabes, late medieval navigational instruments dating back to the 1600s discovered by Port aux Basques resident Wayne Mushrow on ship wrecks off of Isle aux Morts. The Mushrow Astrolabes are on display at the Railway Heritage Museum during the summer season.
Info: URL: http://www.portauxbasques.ca/tourism/railway_heritage_center.php (Added: 17-Dec-2016)
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Newfoundland - Railway Coastal Museum
St. John's, NL - The Railway Coastal Museum is housed in the original Riverhead Railway Station which was opened in 1903, and is located at 495 Water Street West in St. John's.
The Railway Coastal Museum
tells this amazing story through:
42 Pictorial Themed Exhibits.
1940s Passenger Train Diorama.
21 Costumed 1940s Figures.
28 Models, Murals, Paintings.
22 Posters, Biographies, Maps.
Automated Train Model.
50 Rail & Coastal Books + Gifts.
Mile 0 (photo-op marker), for the
Trans Canada Trail
Info: URL: https://www.railwaycoastalmuseum.ca/ (Added: 17-Dec-2016)
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Newfoundland - Railway Society of Newfoundland
Corner Brook, NL - A collection of narrow gauge rolling stock from the Newfoundland Railway including steam locomotive No. 593, working diesel electric locomotive No. 931, snow plow train and various other cars.
The Railway Society of Newfoundland was created in 1987 when Baldwin Steam Locomotive #593, "Newfie Bullet", was removed from Bowater's Park to the Historic Train Site at Humbermouth, Newfoundland. The Railway Society of Newfoundland has accumulated the rolling stock, trackage, freight shed and site. Artifacts also include telegraph instruments, train order sophomore signal board, train orders, phones and historic photos.
Info: URL: https://www.facebook.com/Railway-Society-of-Newfoundland-910024175689780/ (Added: 17-Dec-2016)
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North Norfolk Railway
The North Norfolk Railway offers a 10.5 mile round trip by steam train (vintage diesel trains on some journeys) through a delightful area of North Norfolk designated as being of outstanding natural beauty.
To the south are wooded hills and the Norfolk beauty spots of Kelling Heath and Sheringham Park. To the north, the sea. All within easy walking distance from the various stations.
Info: URL: https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/ (Added: 22-Jan-2001)
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