WELCOME TO THE NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY
The Nelson Railway Society is located at Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand and currently operates a diesel locomotive, railcar, restored carriages & rolling stock. Restored Stations from Spring Grove, Tui and Wakefield Quay add to the experience of travelling on our heritage railway.
NEXT RUNNING DAYS
(Updated 5th October 2025)
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OCTOBER 2025
Sun 12th October
TRAIN
Diwali Festival
11:00am - 3:30pm
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Sun 19th October
*RAILCAR - Rm1
11:00am - 3:30pm
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Sat 25th October
*RAILCAR - Rm1
(Labour Weekend)
11:00am - 3:30pm
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Sun 26th October
TRAIN
(Labour Weekend)
11:00am - 3:30pm
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Mon 27th October
*RAILCAR - Rm1
(Labour Weekend)
11:00am - 3:30pm
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OPERATIONAL NOTES:
*Railcar - Weather dependant
Train - Wheelchair Hoist available
NRS - Has the right to refuse
passage on our train
Loco - May be subject to change
from advertised.
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ENQUIRIES RE ABOVE
Ph 027 3419787
TICKETS:
Available Wakefield Quay Station
Founders Heritage Park
Cash & EFTPOS available at
the Station.
TRAIN & RAILCAR FARES:
$6.00 Adult (14yrs & over)
$4.00 Child (3yrs & over)
Children under 3yrs Free
Cab rides
Adults $10.00
Child $5.00
CHARTERS:
Birthday Parties,
Weddings, School Trips
Ph 027 223 9766 (Jim Maguire)