Steam Incorporated and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway invite you to a spectacular celebration of New Zealand’s rail heritage – The Grand Cavalcade!

Join Steam Incorporated and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of FRONZ with an extravagant line up of experiences throughout Matariki Weekend! The Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand has long supported and advocated for the work that we, and many other organisations undertake, helping to ensure the sustainable operation and preservation of New Zealand’s rail heritage.

Steam Incorporated and the Glenbrook Vintage Railway invite you to a spectacular celebration of New Zealand’s rail heritage – The Grand Cavalcade!

What to expect:
Kicking off a weekend of thrilling excursions across the lower North Island, this is your exclusive chance to get up close with an extraordinary lineup of heritage locomotives spanning multiple generations. Whether you're a lifelong railfan or just looking for a unique day out, this is an event not to be missed.

The Grand Cavalcade is set to feature:
Ww 644
Ab 608
Ja 1271
Da 1410
Da 1431
DBR 1254
DC 4818
An assortment of rolling stock from KiwiRail (TBA)

Celebrate Matariki by connecting with the powerful machines that helped build our nation. Bring the whole family and experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of heritage rail in NZ!

Food stalls will be operating within the Palmerston North Railway Station area, as well as merchandise from both Steam Incorporated, Glenbrook Vintage Railway & Feilding & District Steam Rail Society, available for purchase.

Event Pricing:
General Admission Entry - $5pp
Our $5 Entry tickets entitle you access to the platform to watch proceedings.

Silver Pass Entry - $100pp
All Silver Passes entitle you to a premium spot for Cavalcade photography, a detailed timetable & souvenir programme for the weekend.

Gold Pass Entry - $200pp

All Gold Passes entitle you to a steam cab ride, meet & greet with our locomotive engineers, premium spot for Cavalcade photography, a detailed timetable & souvenir programme for the weekend.

If you have any questions or need a hand with your booking, please contact us:

Steam Incorporated: [email protected] | 0800 783 264
Glenbrook Vintage Railway: [email protected] | 09 236 3546