150 Years of Rail to Helensville
In 1875 access to Helensville was opened up with the arrival of the railway, which ran between Riverhead and Helensville. To travel further North, the best option was a boat up the Kaipara River and across the treacherous Kaipara Harbour. Finally, in 1925, the railway took us North to Whangārei
Working Model Railway
We have a working model railway, which goes around our model of Helensville.
Free rides for the kids
Let the kids go for a ride on Sammy the Steam Engine.
Helensville’s railway history
Find out about the history of rail in Helensville. It was an important link for the town.
Working exhibits
If you like trains – this is the place for you
A little about the museum
The Helensville Railway Station and Museum will be open both 4th and 5th October celebrating 150 years of railways to Te Awaroa Helensville.
We have several updated displays at the museum including our operating model railway layout which depicts the Helensville station and surrounding countryside in the mid 20th century. We also recently added several new railway signalling and train control displays.
During the festival weekend we will have Sammy the Steam Engine giving rides around the station car park. Rides on Sammy and the cost of Museum admission is free for those with tickets to the Helensville Heritage weekend.
