1275 was built by North British, Glasgow and was in service from 1952 to 1967. After restoration by Mainline Steam, it returned to main line operation in 2004. The train was running to Helensvill... (more)

The DF class were built by GM in Canada and introduced from 1979. In 1990's were upgraded with turbo etc to GT22 MC. Assisting is DXB 5051 (GE C26 MMI.) 126 is now the only daytime train along t... (more)

The DF class were built by GM in Canada and introduced from 1979. In 1990's were upgraded with turbo etc to GT22 MC. Assisting is DXB 5051 (GE C26 MMI.) 126 is now the only daytime train along t... (more)

Mainline Steam Northlander excursion makes a stop to pick up passengers at Helensville. This station depot has a small museum inside. This is the crossing point for the daily freight trains 125 ... (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.

North British (Glasgow, Scotland) built (1952) oil-burning 4-8-2 heads an Auckland-Helensville father's day excursion through attractive countryside NW of Auckland. (Yes it was father's day in NZ!... (more)