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Waiuku

99 Morley Road, Waiuku, Auckland 2681

What it is

Built up over years by its owners and opened to anyone who turns up on a Sunday, this is a model railway on a scale that surprises people who came expecting a train set: something over eight hundred metres of track, hundreds of carriages, two spiral climbs and a landscape of tiny buildings, tunnels and yards that repays a slow walk around it. The owners are usually on hand and happy to explain what is running and why, which children tend to enjoy as much as the trains. Outside there is a ride-on miniature train that circles the grounds, and the full-size steam service of the neighbouring vintage railway sometimes rumbles past mid-visit. It is a cheap and genuinely unusual hour, and it pairs naturally with the vintage railway a few minutes down the road. Both entry and the train ride are gold coins.

What other parents say

Pete Armstrong2 years ago
Called in to the Glenbrook Model Railway today. It was well worth the visit. As a young child, I had always wanted a model railway but never got one. It was lovely hearing the history of the place, the hours, weeks, months, and years of work building it to what it is today. More plans are in the pipeline and happening. It's definitely a good idea to visit, for both children, teenagers, adults, families.
Cam Jones5 years ago
Glenbrook Model Railway is an experience that is not to be missed. I have been wanting to visit the the model railway for a long time and had the privilege of attending it today. The owners work, time and dedication in creating and building the model railway is truly amazing and has incorporated tiny details such as buildings and icons from his own travels, life experiences and stories. The owner was so heart warming and welcoming and I had a truly amazing time as he showed be around the layout as well sharing stories and life experiences. Glenbrook model railway is great for birthday parties and private functions and is certainly a great experience for all ages. I would like to warmly thank the owner for letting me visit and experience his work of art. I will certainly be going back to show my friends and family. It is defiantly a destination not to be missed. Thank you so much!
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Ryan Wilson5 months ago
Bob was so lovely and welcoming. Spent the time to answer questions and share his enthusiasm. Highly recommend the visit. The Vintage Railway went past in the afternoon which was a lovely surprise too. An amazing experience all round
Marina Kunz3 years ago
Hidden jewel nobody in the area should miss! Amazing attention to every detail of the train scenario and for just as little as $2 donation per person. One of the new favs of the family!
Jason James3 years ago
Nice old timer running his own model. About 800metres of track in the model he tells us. Plus an outdoor miniature ride-on engine. Kids liked that! 2 bucks a head

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