The Plains Railway; Open Day

11am - 4pm

About

Interested in the Railway and Rural History of the Mid Canterbury District? Visit to view hundreds of exhibits, from Locomotives to Vintage Machinery and much more! Let the kids have a go at Classic Games and activities, and explore our Museum Village Buildings doing an Activity Hunt! Ride on our Vintage Railcar - with each ticket purchased giving the holder unlimited rides on the day of purchase. Take home a souvenir from our Station Shop, where Eftpos is available - sorry no Credit facility.

When

Sun, 04 January 2026
11am - 4pm

Where

20 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton 7700

Cost

Train Tickets: Adults $15, School age Child $10, Family of 4 (2A & 2C) $40. Preschoolers Free. Gives unlimited rides - which operate every half an hour during the day.

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