The Auckland bound Northern Explorer approaches Papakura, southern terminal station for Auckland Transport electric unit services. The train was built at Hillside, Dunedin and entered service in 2... (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 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 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)

Train MP 5 from Auckland to Tauranga approaches the underpass of downtown Hamilton. In the distance is the distinctive volcanic landmark Mt Pirongia. The DL class was built by Dallian Locomotive ... (more)

Ja 1271 steams north through Mangaweka working a special to Taihape on a re-alignment opened in 1981 which includes spectacular viaducts, two being over 250 ft/ 78m high. 1271 was built at NZR Hi... (more)

DC 4605 leads 4300 through Fernlea, Palmerston North bound for Oringi Milk Transfer. The train will return about 2 hours later loaded with milk for the milk powder factory at Whareroa. With expan... (more)

The Northern Explorer is nearing the end of a 420 mile journey from the capital as it skirts the waterfront approach to the new downtown station in Auckland. This rural looking scene is only a fe... (more)

DL 9008 hauls a train to NZ Steel at Mission Bush through Patumahoe. Built by Dalian Locomotive - CNR, the 3600 Hp locomotives are the first Chinese built locos exported to a western railroad and ... (more)

Port shuttles between new Wiri inland port terminal and the wharves in Auckland keep veteran DBR locomotives busy in their twilight years. The mural has fine detail of Ww 644 at old Papatoetoe sta... (more)

DC 4012 with Steam Incorporated Grand Circle excursion approaches Featherston. This trip runs from Paekakariki to Wellington and then the length of the Wairarapa Line and back to Paekakariki depo... (more)

Railway Enthusiasts' Society excursion train from Auckland departs Tokoroa for home in fine style. This was the first excursion for Mainline Steam's locomotive since restoration. The Kinleith bra... (more)

644 was built at Hillside, Dunedin in 1915. This mixed train ran as part of the Festival of Steam for the 40th Anniversary year of Glenbrook Vintage Railway. The railway is a section of the Waiuku... (more)

Ex-Melbourne street car 1032 departs the terminus at Meola Road. This stop serves the adjacent Western Springs Railway which has several tank steam locomotives. This heritage line opened in stag... (more)

Wab 794 hauls a steam special bound for Taihape down Marton bank. This locomotive, based at Feilding Steam Rail, is actually owned by New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society.