Back in the day of more general traffic on the North Auckland Line, train 126 from Westfield to Whangarei emerges from the Hoteo Tunnel onto a bridge over Hoteo River. The tunnel is the 5th of 13 ... (more)

1271 was built by NZR Hillside in Dunedin and in 1956 was one of the last steam locomotives to enter service on NZR. After being withdrawn in 1970 and use as stationary boiler it was restored by... (more)

5108 leads DC (EMD G22AR) locos 4058 and 4323 on a manifest train to Whangarei emerging from Mareretu tunnel. The DX class was built by General Electric's Erie, PA plant and entered service from 1... (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.

1431 was built by Clyde Engineering in NSW in 1957 for NZ Railways. It was sold to Steam Incorporated in 1988 who restored and returned it to mainline service in 2009. This excursion train from Ne... (more)

1275 was built by North British, Glasgow and was in service from 1952 to 1967. After restoration 1275 returned to main line in 2004. The locomotive ran fundraising trips from Whangarei to Portland... (more)

Mainline Steam Main NZ Steam Tour hash Ka 942 putting on a show coming off the Matahorua Viaduct which is 200' high. This was the first ever trip to Gisborne for a Ka class - sadly the last steam... (more)

Train 126 from Westfield to Whangarei leans into the curve approaching Helensville station where there will be a crew change with south-bound train 125.

MetroPort train from Tauranga has just passed through the nearly 9Km long Kaimai Tunnel and crossed an east-bound train at Hemopo at the western portal. Built by Dalian Locomotive - CNR, the 3600... (more)

Metro Port train from Tauranga passes through the south Auckland suburbs and soon arrive at Southdown terminal. The DL class is the first new motive power for KiwiRail and the first Chinese built ... (more)

1275 was built by North British, Glasgow and was in service from 1952 to 1967. After restoration 1275 returned to main line in 2004. The train consisting of rolling stock based at Glenbrook Vintag... (more)

The Northern Explorer bound for Wellington this morning passing through Puhinui on Southern Line.

English Electric built DG 772 and DI 1102 locomotives restored by Diesel Traction Group arrive Temuka working a special run by Steam Incorporated returning to Christchurch. 772 entered service as ... (more)

Crossing Hobson Bay, the "Northern Explorer" makes a scenic start to the 680Km/ 420 mile journey Auckland to Wellington. The train was built by Hillside, Dunedin and entered service in 2... (more)

English Electric built DG 772 and DI 1102 locomotives restored by Diesel Traction Group approach Balclutha working a special run by Steam Incorporated returning from Invercargill. 772 entered ser... (more)