Former NZR 4-8-2 Ja1240 - newly restored - works south through Spotswood with a special transfer charter from Auckland to Christchurch. The locomotive was en route to take part in the NZR 150 celebrations centred on Christchurch during the last weekend of October 2013.
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