1983-05 Mayfair
In May 1983, the first major public event was held. The Mayfair was held and featured the Canterbury Railway Societys Manning Wardle No. 1841 of 1914, and Fowler No. 16246 of 1924 from the Canterbury Steam Preservation Society, along with rakes of LA and LC "high-side" wagons, full of passengers. Shuttles ran from the old Waipara yard to McCaskey Crossing, approx at 2 km peg. Mayfair held in John McCaskey paddock.
Photos: Peter Gibson
2005-06-26-Loco-Pit-Opening
On 26 June 2005, around 80 members braved the cold weather to celebrate the opening of the engine shed extension and new loco pit. This was followed by a special return trip to Waikari hauled by A428.
2025-01-17-Track-Inspection
17/01/2025 Track inspection today using the Suzuki LIV. Checking the gauge on the curves, making sure all is safe and well for our train passengers. Some scenic shots through the Weka Pass.
Carriage Transfers
These are only low res Thumbnails here.
For Higher res images please just ask I am happy to send to FRONZ members. For Self Adhesive reprints please ask.
For Higher res images please just ask I am happy to send to FRONZ members. For Self Adhesive reprints please ask.
Fire-Service-Exercise-06-03-2023
The WPR and DTG undertook a joint practice exercise with the Waipara and Amberley volunteer fire brigades & St Johns Ambulance.
The simulation was staged 2 km from Glenmark Station. A van waiting for an oncoming train was 'hit' from behind by a drunk driver and pushed onto tracks. The van was then hit by the train and tipped on its side with the occupant trapped inside. A chemical spill happened on the train that also had to be dealt with.
A very interesting exercise to be a part of.
It also shows what can be achieved in the community with volunteers. Approximately 40 people volunteered their Monday night for this valuable exercise.
Great-Northern
Les Dew signing his book, The Great Northern at Glenmark Station on 15/9/2001
Kids-Cancer-Society-Train-03-10-2012
Kids Cancer Society Train: 3 October 2012
Library-Photos-Slide-scans-test
Photos scanned in from the Weka Pass Railway library. Photos will be a mix of WPR and other places. Photos from the "Days Back".
Rolling-Stock-Register
The Weka Pass Railway has a substantial collection of passenger carriages and also a number of wagons which serve a variety of purposes on the Weka Pass Railway. Some of the freight wagons have been acquired to demonstrate vehicles once typical of the line and for use on the occasional period display train, while others see regular use as members of the work train.
As at November 2014, the Weka Pass Railway has 12 passenger cars and guards vans, 19 freight wagons and 12 track maintenance vehicles.
As at November 2014, the Weka Pass Railway has 12 passenger cars and guards vans, 19 freight wagons and 12 track maintenance vehicles.
WPR-30th-Anniversary-01-12-2012-
WPR 30th Anniversary (1 December 2012)
