Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller will be in charge with Thomas the Tank Engine providing short rides at Glenbrook Station. Trains will be operating over the railway from Glenbrook to Fernleigh at half hour intervals from 10 am to 4 pm. The trains can only be boarded at Glenbrook station, there are no trains to Victoria Avenue, Waiuku over this weekend. Bulgy the Bus will also be providing rides plus Rusty & some other Thomas characters will be in attendance on the day. All steam locomotives have 3D faces.
The fare covers the 12 km return train ride to Fernleigh & return, a ride behind Thomas at Glenbrook station plus the children's entertainment provided - face painting, bouncy castle etc. The rides on Bulgy the Bus are at a reduced fare if you have purchased a ticket to ride the main train.
Glenbrook Station Road, near Waiuku, 50 minutes from Central Auckland (Drury exit on the Southern Motorway)
A great opportunity to go back in time and experience riding
Children's Day: Two Steam Locos And A Railcar In Action
Come along to Silver Stream Railway on Sunday 6th March 2011, 11am to 4pm to celebrate Children's Day. Children
These miniature train rides are organised by the Auckland Society of Motor Engineers and run every Sunday, weather permitting. At $2 a ride, it’s great entertainment for
A bustling friendly family cafe just on the edge of the Waitakeres and on-route to Bethells beach. There's great food for both kids and adults. Highchairs are provided,
Come horseback riding with us at Tasman Horse Rides and enjoy a fabulous horse ride over our 300 acre working farm and Woodhill Forest. We offer a fun-filled, safe horse
Lil Buddi specialise in wooden educational toys, games, puzzles and activity toys with friendly characters for children and preschoolers. Their passion is trains,
When: Friday, January 28, 2011
Inspiration Station, level 4
11.00 am-noon
Admission: Free
Come and try your hand at the drawing techniques of the European masters.
