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16/11/2021

The 2022 NZ Model Engineering Calendar is now available to order, at only $10 + S&H! The same great quality print with another 13 high-quality images from throughout the hobby. Only available while stocks last, so order now!

ORDER HERE: https://bit.ly/3HqgATI

29/10/2021

📅 2022 NZ Model Engineering Calendar - ORDER NOW! 📅

Valve Gear Productions are proud to present the 2022 New Zealand Model Engineering Calendar, now available to order!* Only $10 each plus postage.

After a great response to the calendar and enough demand to warrant a second print run, Sean & I thought we'd make another. It still features 13 High-Quality photos, it still has a map of all the clubs in NZ, it still has most of the event dates from around the country, and it's STILL $10!

The 2022 Calendar can be ordered at this link: https://form.jotform.com/212788451069868

Payment details are provided in the orders confirmation email. Calendars are currently being printed, so please expect a 2 week lead time before orders begin to ship. Want to order a large quantity of over 40 units? Get in touch with us! They're a great buy for any club or store. Further questions? Get in contact with us.

28/12/2020

🎄 A Christmas Light Trail 🎄

Something a bit different tonight. The thousands of lights decorating WW 480, eight carriages and DBR 1295 blend together in a blinding stream of light in what's known as a 'long exposure' photograph. This was taken at Morley Road well into the night.

27/12/2020

📅 CALENDAR RE-STOCK 📅

Looking for something to spend some Christmas money on? Or, forgot a gift for someone special? Well just in time for the new year, we've stocked up for the LAST time on our 2021 New Zealand Model Engineering Calendar.

Featuring 13 high-quality images submitted by enthusiasts throughout the hobby, it also includes various Model Engineering club 'event dates' where provided, and much more.

For only $10 + postage, it's a great deal. Visit the link below to order the 2021 Calendar now.

📌 https://form.jotform.com/202257469628868

23/12/2020

Another fantastic Christmas Lights event has just concluded at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway recently, hauling record numbers of passengers. A big congratulations to all of their dedicated individuals who led the event to success.

📸 Ww 480 comes to life ready for her return trip to Glenbrook Station. She is followed by eight full passenger cars and DBR 1295 on the tail end.

18/12/2020

Thanks to our friends at the Steam Channel for working with us on this fantastic series. Watch Part 2 of this series below!

03/11/2020

📸 AB 831 in 2.5" Gauge sitting in the steaming bays at the Nelson Society Of Modellers in October 2018. In the background, 3.5" Shay #1 can also be seen.

25/09/2020

Tonight we visit John Heald and his latest creation named 'The Gadget'. The 0-4-0 'Beam Engine' Clishay Locomotive has run only twice since completion.

This Locomotive Mini-Documentary covers the build process, some shots from around the Tauranga Model Marine & Engineering Society track, as well as an interview with the Builder & Owner, John Heald. Enjoy!

21/09/2020

📅 2021 NZ Model Engineering Calendar 📅

Valve Gear Productions are proud to present New Zealand's first professionally produced Model Engineering calendar!

Featuring 13 high-quality images submitted by enthusiasts throughout the hobby, it also includes various Model Engineering club 'event dates' where provided, and much more.

We now have stock available, and for only $10 + postage, it's a great deal. Visit the link below to order the 2021 Calendar now.

📌 https://form.jotform.com/202257469628868

18/09/2020

We're proud to present, in collaboration with The Steam Channel, a new two-part series called 'New Zealand Miniature Steam'. We visit six of New Zealand's model engineering clubs (three per episode) from Manukau Live Steamers in the north, to Nelson Society of Modellers in the south.

Make sure to stay tuned for part two! We hope you enjoy this production.

14/09/2020

Clishay 'Gadget' #12 | Built by John Heald

Recently we viewed John Heald's latest creation, a 7.25" 0-4-0 Freelance Clishay Model, using a unique 'Beam Engine' design. It was a stunning engine that worked hard and was forgiving for learner drivers.

View all of our photos from the event, at our Flickr album linked below.

John Heald from Rotorua, New Zealand, has built New Zealand's only Clishay locomotive using a Beam Engine design. Visit our YouTube channel to view a more in-depth documentary discussing the locomotive. Enjoy these high-detail shots!

19/08/2020

Three years ago to the day, Mainline Steam & The Railway Enthusiasts Society participated in the Otorohanga Steamfest.

Taking place over the weekend of August 19th - 20th 2017, Ja 1275 ran various shuttles to Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu and Hamilton, with yellow RES carriages.

Here it is seen on Saturday 19th August, an overcast day at Otorohanga station, facing north ready for a shuttle to Te Awamutu and return.

10/08/2020

🚂 The 2021 New Zealand Railway Calendar 🚂

What an honour it is to see one of our own photos in 2021's release of the New Zealand Railway Calendar, produced by the Railway Enthusiasts Society (Glenbrook Vintage Railway).

The lucky photo is DBR 1254 entering the Kinleith Yard to unload passengers, on her second heritage mainline excursion 'The Thermal Explorer', in February 2020.

Want a copy? It's available now in all good bookstores around the country. Support Local!

18/05/2020

Further to yesterdays post, here is an article Stuff has done on our whanau at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.

For more information on how you can help: www.crisisappeal.gvr.org.nz

The third largest railway operation in the country is appealing for help to keep going.

17/05/2020

The amazing team at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway need our help! COVID-19 has put a serious financial strain on the heritage railway, meaning they face a grim future without our support.

Many parts of the local economy are struggling, but GVR serves as an important part of the local tourism market.

Watch the video below, and click the link to donate and learn more.

27/04/2020

▪️ JW 62 built by Keith Robson, owned by Grant Anderson & WF 871 built by David Watt, pose together at Manukau Live Steamers Inc. ▪️

Here's one from the archive, forgot I had this amazing shot. Took some teamwork and multiple 'phone flashes'!

26/04/2020

Valve Gear Productions is now on Facebook! Expect to see more New Zealand railways content being shared here, whether it be the real thing or miniature!

Make sure to Like our page for more!

25/10/2016

Napier Prison photos to come...

07/09/2016

MOTAT Wild Wheels - Canon 70D - Tamron New Zealand 10-24mm @ 24mm - CA-Intense

07/09/2016

Devonport Wharf at night, 3/9/16. Canon 70D - Tamron New Zealand 18-270mm - HDR