Public Open Days

Sunday 7th September 2025 ((From 11:00am ’til 4:00pm))

Operating Days at The Plains Vintage Railway & Historical Museum

FARES

All tickets purchased entitle the bearer to ALL DAY rides on our train on the day of purchase. EFTPOS is available on site!
We do not accept credit cards.

Public Running Days

Operating locomotive to be advised based on weather conditions
June 1, 2025
Operating locomotive to be A64
May 3, 2025
Operating locomotive to be JA1260
April 27, 2025
Operating locomotive to be JA1260
April 26, 2025
K88 Loco
K88 will be Operating Rides from 11am – 4pm. Treat Dad this Fathers Day! Dads will ride FREE of charge with a Fare-paying Child!
September 7, 2025
Operating locomotive to be K88
April 6, 2025
A64 will be hauling the Passenger Service every half an hour, from 11am – 4pm
September 28, 2025
A 64 – Dubs & Co
Operating locomotive to be A64
March 23, 2025
DSA218 will be hauling the Passenger Service every half an hour, from 3pm – 8pm
October 25, 2025
K88 will be hauling the Passenger Service, every half an hour, from 11am – 4pm
October 26, 2025
DSA218 will be hauling the Passenger Service every half an hour, from 11am – 4pm
December 28, 2025
Operating locomotive to be DSA218
December 29, 2024
Vulcan Railcar RM50 will be operating every half an hour, from 11am – 4pm
January 4, 2026
DSA218 will be hauling the Passenger Service, every half an hour, from 11am – 4pm
January 11, 2026
K 88 – Rogers Locomotive Works
Operating locomotive to be K88
December 8, 2024
Operating locomotive to be advised
February 7, 2026
Operating locomotive to be K88
November 17, 2024
K 88 – Rogers Locomotive Works
Operating locomotive is K88 (due to weather change)
October 27, 2024
Operating locomotive to be RM50 (change due to weather)
October 26, 2024
Operating locomotive to be advised
March 22, 2026

Find us at 20 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton, which is beside the Tinwald Domain, where plenty of parking is available. Entry to the complex is via donation.

Limited displays are viewable all year round – or contact us prior to your visit to arrange a guided tour: Find out more

We operate Public Running Days from September to June, with train rides every half hour – from 11am – with the last train departing at 3.30pm.

Our Museum Village buildings are open, with stationary engines and vintage machinery on display.
Also on site is the Ashburton Fire Museum, Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers, Ashburton Woodworkers and Lynn Museum who are usually open (staff dependent).

The ticket office is located in the station building where you can purchase souvenirs and trinkets. The station waiting room also has a range of children’s activities to keep them busy. 

There are usually food vendors (day dependent) who provide excellent culinary delights.

To get the latest up to date information visit our Facebook page: The Plains Railway & Historical Museum.

You can find us at 20 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton, which is beside the Tinwald Domain, where there is plenty of parking available.

You can also type ‘The Plains Vintage Railway’ into your phone map app or click here for directions.

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