On selected Sundays and Public Holidays, dozens of Weka Pass Railway volunteers set out to Waipara to operate our trains, for the enjoyment and education of all
Our calendar is subject to change without prior notice. Bookings are strongly recommended for all Public Trains. If not marked as sold out on the Tickets – Bookings page, a limited number of tickets may be available for purchase from our Glenmark Station ticket office or the train crew on the day of travel.
Public Trains Timetable:
| MORNING TRAIN | |
| UP | Depart GLENMARK – 11:30am Arrive WAIKARI – 12:15pm |
| DOWN | Depart WAIKARI – 1:00pm Arrive GLENMARK – 1:35pm |
| AFTERNOON TRAIN | |
| UP | Depart GLENMARK – 2:00pm Arrive WAIKARI – 2:45pm |
| DOWN | Depart WAIKARI – 3:10pm Arrive GLENMARK – 3:45pm |
Public Train Calendar:
| Sunday 19th September CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS |
Our trains and station facilities can also be privately hired on most days of the year, excluding the Public Train Days outlined above. See our Train Hire page for more information…
Trains will either be hauled by A 428, a 1909 ‘Pacific’ type steam locomotive built by A&G Price of Thames, by one or both of our 1950’s classic ‘Dg’ class diesel-electrics of Newton-le-Willows, England, or by Diesel Traction Group’s DE 1429/De 512. All of our locomotives have a colourful history. All of our trains consist of vintage 1930’s passenger carriages and at least one open-air viewing carriage to take in the views. |
| Sunday 3rd October | |
| Sunday 17th October | |
| Sunday 7th November | |
| Sunday 21st November | |
| Sunday 5th December Christmas Trains |
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| Sunday 19th December Christmas Trains |
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| Sunday 2nd January | |
| Saturday 15th January Summer Twilight Special |
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| Sunday 16th January | |
| Sunday 6th February | |
| Sunday 20th February | |
| Sunday 6th March | |
| Sunday 20th March | |
| Sunday 3rd April | |
| Sunday 17th April Easter Sunday |
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| Sunday 1st May | |
| Sunday 15th May | |
| Sunday 5th June | |
| Saturday 18th June Mid-Winter Night Train |
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| Sunday 19th June |
