The Glen Afton Line - Heritage Railway

Name: The Glen Afton Line - Heritage Railway
Address: 1153 Rotowaro Road, Waikato, NZ
Telephone: +6478284851
Price range: $

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Catch a train pulled by locomotives of days past through the bush and along the hillside! Passenger trains run 1st Sunday of the Month.

Come for a ride through the bush with us! Ride the rails on working examples of New Zealand's engineering heritage. Explore the sheds sidings, seeing many rare and historic locomotives, rolling stock and stationary items we've saved from around the region. Have a relaxing picnic lunch by the station. An enjoyable day out is waiting for the young and young at heart! Passenger trains run on public O

pen Days held on the 1st Sunday of the month from April till December inclusive. There's someone around the junction most days if you want to have a look around and explore the sheds. The Glen Afton Line is a heritage railway operated by The Bush Tramway Club Inc., a volunteer railway preservation group founded to save and restore steam equipment from the "bush tramways" of sawmill around New Zealand. This later expanded to locomotives from many other industrial sectors. We now operate passenger trains on the former coal mine serving Glen Afton Branch Line. We've slowly been restoring the decommissioned line and have nearly reached Glen Afton once more. If you're interested in helping us, whether it be restoring locomotives, repairing track, trimming the bush along the line, selling tickets, putting out the word about open days, cooking sausages or of course driving the passenger train, come and talk to us. Young or old, we'd love to have you!

04/06/2026

🚂 Come for the train rides… stay for morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea!

Did you know we have an onsite café at The Glen Afton Line?

Whether you are after a hot drink, a quick snack, lunch with the family or a classic sausage sizzle, we have plenty of tasty, budget friendly options to keep everyone happy.

☕ Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
🌭 Sausage sizzle
🥪 Toasted sandwiches
🥧 Pies, savouries and sausage rolls
🍟 Hot chips
🥤 Cold drinks and more

Family friendly, cost effective and all part of a great day out on the railway.

One ticket gives you unlimited rides all day, so there is plenty of time to relax, refuel and enjoy the experience.

Who is adding hot chips or a sausage sizzle to their railway day out? 👇

03/06/2026

🚂 While our diesel locomotive handled the train duties for our recent Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand - FRONZ visit, there was still plenty of excitement in the yard!

Due to the dry conditions and lack of rain, we were unable to use the Climax 1650 to haul the train on the day. Safety and protecting the line always come first.

That said, our visitors still enjoyed seeing the Climax running around the yard and getting a closer look at this unique piece of railway history in action.

It is not every day you get to see one of these locomotives stretching its legs!

Follow our page for more behind the scenes railway content, restoration updates and life on the line.

02/06/2026

Looking for something different this Sunday? 🚂

Step aboard and enjoy a family day out at The Glen Afton Line.

Take a ride on our heritage railway, soak up the atmosphere and experience a unique slice of New Zealand rail history. A great outing for families, train lovers and anyone keen to try something a little different.

Bring the kids, bring the grandparents or bring a friend and make a day of it.

Join us for our Open Day, Sunday 7th June 10am – 3pm

01/06/2026

🚂 A special day on the line yesterday hosting visitors from Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand - FRONZ.

We enjoyed welcoming fellow railway enthusiasts of the Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand to the Glen Afton Line for a look behind the scenes and a chance to share the work our volunteers are doing to preserve this unique piece of railway heritage.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the visit happen.

02/05/2026

We are thrilled to have you here at Pukemiro Junction. Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of New Zealand’s industrial heritage. Whether you’re a lifelong rail enthusiast or here for a fun family day out, there is plenty to explore!

28/02/2026

If you find yourself driving about 15 minutes west of Huntly, through the rolling green hills of the Waikato, you’ll stumble upon a place where time seems to have slowed down to a rhythmic, mechanical chug.
This is Pukemiro Junction, a living monument to New Zealand’s industrial backbone. Once a bustling hub for the coal mining industry, it is now the home of the Bush Tramway Club and the heritage Glen Afton Line

31/01/2026

Looking for a weekend adventure that the kids (and the grown-ups) will actually love? Join us at the Glen Afton Line Open Day! Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of New Zealand’s rail history.
Ride the Rails: Hop on our vintage heritage trains.
Explore: Get an up-close look at our restoration projects and sheds.

07/12/2025

NO TRAINS RUNNING IN JANUARY 2026
Please note that our train rides will not be running on the first Sunday of January 2026 (January 4th).
We apologise for any inconvenience.

🚂 Happy New Year from The Glen Afton Line! 🚂

06/12/2025

Start your holiday season with a scenic heritage train ride. Bring the family, enjoy a sausage sizzle, and soak up the festive atmosphere. It's the perfect pre-Christmas adventure! We're steaming up the Christmas spirit!

01/11/2025

Looking for a unique family adventure? Come and step back in time with The Bush Tramway Club at the Glen Afton Line!

Watch the kids' faces light up as they ride behind a historic Steam or Diesel Locomotive on a fantastic journey through the beautiful New Zealand bush.

What to expect:
Hear the hiss of steam and the clank of the wheels.
Get up close to our amazing collection of locomotives.
Bring a picnic or grab a snack from our canteen.
Perfect photo opportunities for all the train enthusiasts!

Our opening day is every first Sunday of the month

Address

1153 Rotowaro Road
Waikato

Telephone

+6478284851

Website

http://www.bushtramwayclub.com/

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