1 / 3Pleasant Point Museum and Railway
π Pleasant Point, Canterbury
Pleasant Point Museum and Railway runs steam locomotives and a Model T Ford railcar between Pleasant Point Station and Keane's Crossing depot. A working turntable, vintage vehicles, model railway, and cinema display fill the depot.
π Family Action Verdict
The steam locomotive and turntable spin are the highlights children talk about afterwards - volunteers greet every visitor personally and adjust the experience based on age and interest. Children with no prior interest in trains consistently leave engaged. Arriving near closing time is no barrier - the team will remains show you around.
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Dave and Chantel Thomas
8 months ago
βWe visited the Pleasant Point Railway train ride and museum and it was absolutely magical for both myself and my kids. While it was a little on the expensive side, it was well worth the price, especially if youβre planning to go on multiple train rides. The old steam train was truly special and there was plenty to see and explore at the museum. I would highly recommend it to anyone with even a slight interest in trains, whether young or old. The volunteers were extremely friendly and welcoming, which really added to the experience. Keep an eye on their Facebook page and try to visit on a summerβs afternoon. We will definitely be back!β
Jorg Soens
8 months ago
βWe arrived near closing time but we were greeted by a smile. Ken asked if we wanted a ride on the model T train and we duly paid 20 dollars for a tour of the old station, a train ride to the depot where we were shown around and being explained the history of the trains in the towns, old steam locomotives, refurbished carriages and much more. Definitely a must do as this is all the work at display from volunteers!β
Fiona and Glen Ward
10 months ago
βOur family visited the railway today and had a great time. The tickets were cheap and the train goes quite frequently. They were celebrating 100 years for the cute railcar, which gave rides including a spin on the turntable. Inside were displays by of vintage cars, a cinema, model railway amongst many other displays. Well done to the railway volunteers, awesome effortsβ
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Based on Google review tagsFamily friendly
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Overview
Pleasant Point Museum and Railway operates steam train rides along the restored Fairlie branch line, with volunteers guiding passengers through branch-line history at each stop. The depot holds restored engines and carriages, a Model T Ford railcar, vintage motor vehicles, a detailed model railway layout, a cinema display, and period artefacts. The Model T railcar celebrated its centenary recently, including a turntable spin. Runs entirely on volunteer labour. Pram-accessible throughout.


