Ab 663 was retired by NZR in 1969 and purchased by Mainline Steam in 1983 who returned it to the mainline in 1997. 663 ran trips to Castlecliff and Kai Iwi as part of a Vintage Weekend in Wangan... (more)
Ab 663 was retired by NZR in 1969 and purchased by Mainline Steam in 1983 who returned it to the mainline in 1997. 663 ran trips to Castlecliff and Kai Iwi as part of a Vintage Weekend. Seen de... (more)
Ab 663 was retired by NZR in 1969 and purchased by Mainline Steam in 1983 who returned it to the mainline standard in 1997. The train is climbing to Westmere on a trip to Kai Iwi as part of a Vin... (more)
Ab 663 was retired by NZR in 1969 and purchased by Mainline Steam in 1983. After restoration, 663 returned to mainline in 1997. The train is seen just after arrival with the coaches from Feildin... (more)
Ab 663 was retired by NZ Railways in 1969 and was eventually stripped of parts for the Kingston Flyer Ab locomotives. It was purchased by Mainline Steam in 1983 and restored, being reunited with... (more)
I didnt know this was coming thru ! Ab 663 "Sharon Lee" runs an excursion thru to Greymouth , on the West Coast of the South Island. Due to the non-existance of water tanks, it now has to tow its... (more)
