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.
WELCOME TO THE NELSON RAILWAY SOCIETY
NEXT RUNNING DAYS
(Updated 26th July 2026)
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AUGUST 2026
Sat & Sun 1st/2nd August - RAILCAR
(On demand)
Rm1
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat 8th August - RAILCAR
(On demand)
Rm1
11:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 9th August - TRAIN
(On the Hour)
Dsa262
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat & Sun 15th/16th August - RAILCAR
(On demand)
Rm1
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat 22nd August - RAILCAR
(On demand)
Rm1
11:00am - 3:00pm
Sun 23rd August - TRAIN
(On the Hour)
Dsa262
11:00am - 3:00pm
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Sat & Sun 29th/30th August - RAILCAR
(On demand)
Rm1
11:00am - 3:00pm
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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
Ph027 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)