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Carterton Railway Museum The CRM is in the Carterton Railway Station on the Wairarapa Line which links Wellington and Woodville, NZ. The station sees over 300 px each work day.

As you might have guessed, the Carterton Railway Museum is in the Carterton Railway Station. This station is the second oldest station in New Zealand that is still on its original site. The station was built from Totara, Rimu and Kahikatea and completed in 1880. The veranda was added in 1899, the bookstall with its bay window in 1912, and the portico on the car park side of the station in 1923/24. The station was closed for business in 1988 but has remained in use to the present as a passenger stop for up to 12 trains a day. Two years after the station was closed, it was touted for demolition. A group of locals decided the station was worth saving and sought ways of doing this. The following year the group became the Wairarapa Railway Restoration Society Incorporated. The society sub-leased the station from the Carterton District Council, who leased it from New Zealand Rails Ltd. The station is now owned by the Greater Wellington Regional Council. At first, the lease was for the station, coal shed and men's toilets only. The railway precinct was later added to the lease. Around this time the station became the Carterton Community and Railway Museum. In 2009 the museum name was changed to the Carterton Railway Museum because this name more accurately encapsulate the role of the museum.

14/10/2026

October 23. The locomotive has been SOLD.

FOR SALE

* TR724, formerly TR170. Built by Price Bros of Thames in 1969. Powered by a Gardner 6 cylinder diesel engline.
* Was running when put into the storage.
* Conditions. Offered on an "as is where is" basic. The successful purchaser will need to crane the TR724 onto a low loader at the Carterton Railay Yard for removal.

Our priorities have changed and we would like to see the TR724 moved to a new home where someone can get good use from it.

The asking price is $5,800.

For inquiries, contact Don Hodge, Carterton Railway Museum, 0272 6474 21 or [email protected]

Perhaps not surprisingly, the Carterton District Council is a big supporter of the annual Daffodil Festival and its acti...
01/09/2026

Perhaps not surprisingly, the Carterton District Council is a big supporter of the annual Daffodil Festival and its activities, including the Masterton-Carterton heritage train ride. The CDC's promotional page for the festival is at

You are here: CDC 9 Your District 9 Community 9 Community Events 9 Carterton Daffodil Festival Daffodil FestivalLast updated: 07 Aug, 2026 12:49pm Sunday, 13 September 2026 The wonderful Carterton Daffodil Festival is held annually. Thank you to everyone who makes the event a success with over 140 s...

Step Back in Time – Join Our Heritage Train Adventure!All aboard for a journey like no other! Experience the charm of vi...
18/08/2026

Step Back in Time – Join Our Heritage Train Adventure!

All aboard for a journey like no other! Experience the charm of vintage carriages, the rhythmic click-clack of the rails, and great views along the way.

To help make this year's Daffodil Festival in Carterton on September 13 a memorable event, Steam Incorporated will be ru...
03/08/2026

To help make this year's Daffodil Festival in Carterton on September 13 a memorable event, Steam Incorporated will be running a heritage excursion train between Carterton and Masterton on the day.

Steam Incorporated is offering three travel options to suit your plans:

🌼 Option 1: Enjoy a return heritage train journey between Carterton and Masterton, with around 1½ hours to explore Masterton before returning by train.

🌼 Option 2: Travel from Carterton to Masterton by heritage train, then return to Carterton by shuttle bus so you can spend the rest of the day enjoying the Daffodil Festival.

🌼 Option 3: Start in Masterton, travel to Carterton by heritage train to enjoy the Daffodil Festival, then return to Masterton by shuttle bus later in the afternoon.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!

Bookings can be made online through the Steam Incorporated website: https://steaminc.org.nz/book-train-trip/dff/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Whether you're a railway enthusiast, a festival-goer, or simply looking for a unique spring outing, the excursion is a wonderful way to experience heritage rail travel and one of Wairarapa's favourite annual events. Seats are expected to be popular, so book early to avoid missing out!

Steam train experience with a short ride on the Daffodil Express

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