The Plains Railway & Historical Museum Open Day

Family fun to be had at The Plains Railway Complex - Open Sunday, the 12th January from 11am - 4pm, at 12 Maronan Road, Tinwald, Ashburton.

- Re-live the grand old days of Railcar Travel on RM50, which operates rides every half an hour through-out the day.

Purchase a ticket and enjoy unlimited rides:
Adult $10, Child $5, Pre-schoolers free - Family of 2 A & 2 C $25 - Eftpos available in the Station Shop.

Watch a Blacksmith at work, view the working display of Vintage Stationary Engines and browse through the Museum Village including the Printing Works; where kids can enjoy hands on activities!

- Visit the Ashburton Fire Museum (entry via cash donation) to view their huge Heritage Collection of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade - Fire Engines, equipment, Model Collection, watch history come alive on the big screen, kids can try on a uniform and much more.

- Take a Miniature Train Ride ($2 p/p - cash only) with the Ashburton Steam & Model Engineers (find them in our car park area by the Hill).

- The Lynn Woodwork Museum (entry via cash donation) and Ashburton Woodworkers Workshop will be open for viewing.

- The Popup Playground will have Inflatable fun for the kids, along with their great Coffee, and Hot Food Caravan.

- The Combined Craft Group Ladies will be demonstrating handicrafts in our Function Room under the Clock Tower.

Bring a picnic - Ice-creams and Snacks are sold in the Station Shop.
Find us on Facebook: The Plains Railway for further information.