Program

For the Public

• Open 10am to 4pm daily.
• Train rides on both the raised and ground level tracks.
• Models of traction engines and steam road vehicles operating.
• Boat rides on the paddle steamer 'Navy Lark'.
• 'OO' and 'N' gauge railways operating in the clubhouse.
• Model stationary engines operating in the clubhouse.
• Antique stationary engines.
• Classic boats.

For registered participants

• Marquee erected.
• 1pm to 6:00pm - facilities open for unloading, checking boiler certificates, etc.
• 5pm - Safety briefing (first batch).

• 8:30am - Registration opens (clubhouse upstairs meeting room).
• 9:00am - Safety briefing (second batch).
• 10:00am to 4:00pm - Public running.
• 1:00pm - Official Opening and Grand Parade.
• 6:00pm - Dinner.
• 7:30pm until dark - Shunting competition.

• 10:00am to 4:00pm - Public running.
• 2:00pm - MEANZ meeting in clubhouse upstairs meeting room.
• 6:00pm - Dinner.
• 7:30pm - Les Moore Challenge.

• 10:00am to 4:00pm - Public running.
• 2:00pm - Safety auditors meeting in clubhouse upstairs meeting room.
• 6:00pm - Dinner.
• 7:30pm - Night run.

• 10:00am to 4:00pm - Public running.
• 2:00pm - Address by Les Irwin on the new stainless steel boiler code.
• 6:30pm - Formal Convention Dinner.
• 9:00pm - Guest speaker, prize giving.

• 10:00am to 4:00 pm - Public running
• 6:00pm - Dinner.
• 7:30pm - Convention closes

• Morning and afternoon teas will be available for registrants in the marquee throughout the convention.
• There are a number of take away food outlets, a café, a dairy and a bakery within walking distance for lunches.

• There is a raised track of 524m with 7 ¼", 5", 3 ½" & 2 ½" gauges. It incorporates a tunnel and a bridge.
• There is a ground level track of 920m, 7 ¼" gauge only. It incorporates two tunnels and two bridges.
• There is a boating pond of 8000 square metres, 300 - 400mm deep. The club paddle boat will be taking rides. It can also be used for radio control model boats.
• No model aircraft can be flown as we are under the airport flight path.
• There are grass areas available for traction engines and road vehicle models.
• There is a 12m loop track in Gauge One for the Les Moore Challenge. This can be used at any time through the convention.
• Steaming bays have compressed air and water available. There are some steaming bays for 7 ¼" gauge, also separate steaming bays for the smaller gauges.
• 230V outlets are available for charging electric locos. There are some extension leads available but bring your own to be sure.
• Petrol, kerosene, charcoal, coal, Australian char and steam oil are available.
• There will be overnight security for the site including the marquee and any locos we cannot fit inside.

• Founders Heritage Park and Railway. An NZR WF is under restoration.
• Pigeon Valley Steam Museum.

• Saturday Morning Market in Montgomerie Square.
• Grape Escape / Eyebright craft shops.
• Hoglund Art Glass.
• Mapua aquarium and shops.

• Join the After Convention Ramble. Click here for more information.
• Abel Tasman National Park - boat trips along the coastline, walking tracks, etc.
• Nelson Lakes National Park - walking tracks, lakes, mountain scenery.
• Marlborough Sounds, spanning from French Pass to Havelock.
• Marlborough district wineries.
• Drive through high country Molesworth Station and come out at Hanmer Springs. This is a full day drive from Nelson over gravel roads.

• Limestone caves on Takaka hill road.
• Cobb valley and hydro power station.
• Waikoropupu springs - large spring of exceptionally clear artesian water.
• Small hydro electric station using old gold washing race.
• Salmon farm.
• Beaches, scenery, etc.