Mainline Steam Northlander excursion from Auckland to Whangarei emerges from Topuni Tunnel, the 6th of 13 tunnels the train must pass through.

Mainline Steam excursion from Auckland approaches Waimauku, not far from the destination of Helensville.

Mainline Steam excursion from Auckland to Hamilton with Ja 1275 runs alongside Highway 1 and the Waikato River.

Mainline Steam Main Trunk Trekker from Auckland to National Park skirts rock formations typical of the area. The line climbs at mostly 2% for about 30Km from Te Kuiti to Parootarao Tunnel and cros... (more)

Mainline Steam Northlander excursion approaches Mangapai on the return run from Whangarei to Auckland.

Mainline Steam Northlander excursion to Whangarei approaches Oakleigh with only a few miles to go. Railfan specials are the only passenger trains on this scenic line.

Mainline Steam Kaipara Cannonball excursion with Ja 1275 to Helensville returning to Auckland and seen here climbing the 2% grade into Avondale.

Mainline Steam NZ Steam Tour excursion departs Papakura for Taumarunui. This annual tour attacts railfans from all over the world. This location is the southern end of the electrification of Auc... (more)

A flock of sheeps is escaping along the Hautapu River when steamlocomotive Ja 1275 of Mainline Steam with a long train rounds Turangarere Loop on the ascent from Taihape to Waiouru. The oilfired 4... (more)

A total of 192 NER '1001' class locomotives were built to Thomas Bouch's design from 1852 by both private manufacturers and the NER's own works at Darlington and Shildon. The last ten NER 1001's e... (more)