Railway Carriage Restoration Workshop
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We are restoring three 120-years old railway carriages to as near their as-built condition as possible. The first is nearly completed.
An open day at our workshop, to view progress to date and work in progress.
Our carriages were built using recycled timber 1905-07 by the Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company based on North American plans. They are quite different in construction from any New Zealand Railways-built carriages. We have quite a few challenges to meet as we progress!
Booking is REQUIRED for this event.
Cost: Koha
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/railway-carriage-restoration-workshop/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Guided groups will be escorted around the workshop while work is explained. Children must be controlled. The workshop is monitored by CCTV.
An open day at our workshop, to view progress to date and work in progress.
Our carriages were built using recycled timber 1905-07 by the Wellington & Manawatu Railway Company based on North American plans. They are quite different in construction from any New Zealand Railways-built carriages. We have quite a few challenges to meet as we progress!
Booking is REQUIRED for this event.
Cost: Koha
Learn more and book on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/railway-carriage-restoration-workshop/
This event is part of the 2026 Wellington Heritage Festival, running 24th October - 15th November. Discover over 160 more events on our website:
https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events/
Health & Safety:
Guided groups will be escorted around the workshop while work is explained. Children must be controlled. The workshop is monitored by CCTV.
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Where is it happening?
Chalfont Rd, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019, New Zealand, 7 Chalfont Rd, Silverstream, Upper Hutt 5019, New Zealand, Upper Hutt
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Host or PublisherWellington Heritage Festival
