Ohakune Railway Museum — Attraction in Manawatū-Whanganui

Our visit to the railway museum was a wonderful experience as we had Bruce to give us a tour of the museum and explain his experience and knowledge of the Tangiwai Disaster. Having visited the memorial, it was a totally different experience having someone who had personally been there give us an account of the events and the effect it had on the community. There was also a few things for young train enthusiasts to play with too. We learnt so much from our visit about the history of Ohakune....

Wow - this place is loaded with fascinating history. The artifacts, models, displays and photos really illustrate the rich history of the railway in the Ruapehu region. Bruce and the volunteers do a wonderful job of describing places and events such as the Tangiwhai Disaster. This place is s must visit treasure! Dress warm if it's cold - as there is no insulation in those old timber buildings (which adds to the whole experience! ). Luv your work ORM!!...

This is a wonderful small museum in a fascinating location. The volunteers are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable - I will never forget Bruce Thomson's description of the Tangiwai disaster, and his insight into the history of Ohakune and the wider area. The nearby station buildings and signal box are notable structures in their own right, part of a genuinely historic NZ landscape, especially for anyone with an interest...