Oamaru Steam and Rail

03/09/2026

Throwback Thursday Here is a photo of B10 from its last overhaul

Early stages of dismantling. September 2007

01/09/2026

Father's Day Special
Treat your Dad this Father's Day with a Free train ride. We will be running one of our Diesel Locomotives this Sunday from Harbourside Station to Quarry Siding where passengers can look at fur seals and penguins. There will be 3 runs that depart Harbourside Station the 1st at 11am the 2nd at 11:45am and the 3rd and final run at 1pm.

Tickets can be bought from Harbourside Station which is located on the corner of Itchen st and Humber st.
Adult $12 Dads ride Free
Children $5 under 5s ride Free
Family $28

The Oamaru Steam and Rail workshop will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays for those who want to volunteer and those who wish to have a look around.

If you want to help us with a donation here is a link to the givealittle page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/oamaru-steam-and-rail-restoration-society-inc

Here is a photo of Husky at Harbourside Station.

28/08/2026

Sunday running day update
We will be raising money for The Cancer Society for Daffodil Day on this Sunday's running day the train crew will be wearing yellow do join in on the fun.

There will be 3 runs that depart Harbourside Station 1st at 11am the 2nd at 11:45am and the 3rd and final run at 1pm.

Tickets can be bought from Harbourside Station which is located on the corner of Itchen st and Humber st.
Adult $12
Children $5 under 5s ride free
Family $28

27/08/2026

Throwback Thursday Here is a photo of Dsa218 leaving Harbourside Station

Dsa218 on the head of an early train. 4.11.1989

25/08/2026

We will be running one of our Diesel Locomotives this Sunday from Harbourside Station to Quarry Siding where passengers can look at fur seals and penguins. There will be 3 runs that depart Harbourside Station the 1st at 11am the 2nd at 11:45am and the 3rd and final at 1pm.

Tickets can be bought from Harbourside Station which is located on the corner of Itchen st and Humber st.
Adult $12
Children $5 under 5s ride free
Family $28

The Oamaru Steam and Rail workshop will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays for those who want to volunteer and those who wish to have a look around.

If you want to help us with a donation here is a link to the givealittle page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/oamaru-steam-and-rail-restoration-society-inc

Here is a photo of Husky at Mckeowns crossing

24/08/2026

23/08/2026

Here are some photos from the Saturday workshop day.

If you wish to help us with a donation here is a link to the givealittle page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/oamaru-steam-and-rail-restoration-society-inc

22/08/2026

Here are some photos from the award ceremony for our General Manger Harry Andrews who received the Paul Harris Fellow award which is one of the most prestigious awards given by the Rotary club for contribution and dedication to the community. Congratulations Harry we are so proud of you and we would like to thank the community and members of the club for coming down to celebrate.

Photos courtesy of Oamaru LIVE

18/08/2026

We will be running one of our Diesel Locomotives this Sunday from Harbourside Station to Quarry Siding where passengers can look at fur seals and penguins. There will be 3 runs that depart Harbourside Station the 1st at 11am the 2nd at 11:45am and the 3rd and final run at 1pm.

Tickets can be bought from Harbourside Station which is located on the corner of Itchen st and Humber st.
Adult $12
Children $5 under 5s ride free
Family $28

The Oamaru Steam and Rail workshop will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays for those who want to volunteer and those who wish to have a look around.

If you wish to help us with a donation here is a link to the givealittle page. https://givealittle.co.nz/org/oamaru-steam-and-rail-restoration-society-inc

Here is a photo of Husky going past the Victorian precinct.

16/08/2026

Oamaru Steam and Rail needs your help to fund and restore heritage railway carriages and locomotives.

More about us

•Oamaru Steam and Rail (OS&R) operates on the efforts of volunteers who dedicate many long hours of work to the restoration of vintage locomotives and carriages and the upkeep of buildings and rail tracks.

•The cornerstones of our operation have never varied from our formation - the preservation of heritage locomotives and rolling stock, honouring the past and conserving a history for the future.

•We need your help to help fund our vision and make it a reality. Our railway showcases the rail history of North Otago, the past, the present, and the future.

Here is the link to our Give a little page
https://givealittle.co.nz/org/oamaru-steam-and-rail-restoration-society-inc