Mainline Steam excursion from Auckland to Hamilton seen on the home run north near Mercer, alongside Highway 1 and the Waikato River. This trip featured lunch at a winery.
Mainline Steam Heritage Trust operates steam specials throughout New Zealand from depots in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Each year an inter-island Steam Tour attracts fans from around the world. For more visit www.mainlinesteam.co.nz