Making the only ever visit by a Ka class to Gisborne, 942 is heading the Mainline Steam NZ Tour train near the Waikoau Viaduct, first of 5 steel viaducts 200' or higher on this line. Sadly, this ... (more)
Mainline Steam NZ Tour train approaches overnight stop at Napier. The next day Ka 942 would be the only Ka to ever reach Gisborne, just weeks before the world renown Napier - Gisborne section clos... (more)
Ja 1275 heads Mainline Steam excursion into Whangarei (New Zealand's most northern city.) The North Auckland Line is freight only, rugged and rustic, passing through 13 tunnels in the 200Km from ... (more)
Ja 1275 heads Mainline Steam excursion to Whangarei down the grade from Ahuroa Tunnel in the back blocks between Kaukapakapa and Wellsford. The North Auckland Line traverses very rugged terrain p... (more)
Ja 1275 leads the Mainline Steam NZ Tour train back to Auckland from Whangarei on the last day of the tour. Late running resulted in this bonus sunset glint shot near Huapai, a wine producing are... (more)