The Glenbrook Vintage Railway (GVR) is a steam railway in Glenbrook, New Zealand. One of New Zealand's premiere rail heritage sites, it is a fully self-supporting operating steam railway, built almost entirely by volunteer labour, rather than a museum as such. It is an ongoing project, with items being collected and restored or replicated as time, labour and finance permit.
The GVR is run by a Trust Board comprising three trustees elected and appointed from Railway Enthusiasts Society membership. The Board appoints a General Manager who is responsible for day-to-day operation. The 7.4 km long railway carries up to 30,000 passengers during the normal operating season, which is from October to June, and is also available for charter throughout the year.
There is a project currently being undertaken to extend the railway to the Tamakae Reserve in Waiuku.
The railway is staffed and maintained by volunteers and RES membership provides automatic access to all activities as a volunteer. Special Events are often held, such as "Friends of Thomas" (the tank engine) weekends, Railfan Days (with display freight trains and other unique consists), Country & Western days and night steam runs.
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