The DL class was built by CNR Dalian and was among the first diesel locomotives to be exported from China to a "western" railroad. Though well regarded by train crews, they are disliked ... (more)

1431 was built by Clyde Engineering in NSW in 1957 for NZ Railways. It was sold to Steam Incorporated in 1988 and, after restoration, returned to mainline service in 2009. Working a Grand Circle e... (more)

Steam Inc excursion returns to Wellington from Woodville via Wairarapa, crossing Manawatu River bridge. 1431 was built by Clyde Engineering in NSW in 1957 for NZ Railways. It was sold to Steam In... (more)

The last DFT in Tranz Rail blue livery leads DXB 5074 on train 623 Napier - Palmerston North out of a tunnel in the Manawatu Gorge. The highway on other side is almost continuous bridge sections ... (more)

1271 steams north of Woodville with Steam Incorporated excursion train bound for Napier. The train is a feature of the annual Art Deco Weekend celebrating the architectural style Napier was rebuil... (more)

Ab 608 was built by NZR Addington (Christchurch) in 1915 and named "Passchendaele" in 1925 as a War Memorial for over 400 railwaymen who perished in WW1. It is now owned by NZ Railway & ... (more)

A milk train from Oringi to Palmerston North emerges from tunnel 1 in the Manawatu Gorge. The line was built in the 1890's mainly with hand tools. Photo is taken from Highway 3 which is mostly on... (more)

Ab 608 was built by NZR Addington (Christchurch) in 1915 and named "Passchendaele" in 1925 as a War Memorial for over 400 railwaymen who perished in WW1. It is now owned by NZ Railway & ... (more)

Steam Inc excursion train to the annual Napier Art Deco Festival steams north of Woodville. Napier was rebuilt in Deco architecture after 7.8 earthquake in 1931 and the festival is complete with 1... (more)

Steam Inc excursion train to the annual Napier Art Deco Festival steams north of Woodville. Napier was rebuilt in Deco architecture after 7.8 earthquake in 1931 and the festival is complete with ... (more)

Steam Inc excursion to the annual Napier Art Deco Festival passes through Manawatu Gorge between Palmerston North and Woodville. Napier was rebuilt in Deco architecture after 7.8 earthquake in 19... (more)

Steam Inc excursion from their Paekakariki depot to Masterton via Woodville has just passed through tunnel 1 in the Manawatu Gorge. Photo taken from Highway 3 which clings to the the other side mo... (more)

Ja 1271 heads Steam Inc Gorge Explorer to Woodville where the whole train will turn on the balloon loop. This spectacular line was built in 1880's with hand tools. The locomotive was built by Hill... (more)

Ja 1271 heads Steam Inc Gorge Explorer into Woodville where the train will be turned around on the balloon loop. The locomotive was built by NZR Hillside in mid 1950's, among the last built in New... (more)

Milk train from Oringi to Palmerston North exits Tunnel 2 Palmerston North-Gisborne Line. The line through the Gorge was built with hand tools and is a mini version of Fraser Canyon in Canada. Th... (more)