Mainline Excursions

Steam Incorporated,
PO Box 4,
Paekakariki,
Kapiti, 5258
New Zealand
Phone 0800 783 264
24 hr fax 04 292 8663
Email bookings@steaminc.org.nz
 

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The returning run of The 2010 Eketahuna Express was captured near Hukanui by Doug Johnston.


Spiral Steam Spectacular Saturday 27th March

An afternoon steam hauled excursion from Taumarunui to Ohakune and return helping to celebrate the Centenary of the Taumarunui Borough. Departs Taumarunui 12.30pm (after arrival of southbound Overlander), arrives back at 7.30pm.

Adult fare only $85, Child $60.

Motel accommodation available in Taumarunui for $65 per night twin share.

Bookings 0800 783 264.


Main Trunk Steam

Northbound Option Friday 26th to Sunday 28th March 
Friday 26th March Paekakariki to Taumarunui
Saturday 27th March Afternoon “Spiral Spectacular” excursion Taumarunui to Ohakune & return
Sunday 28th March Taumarunui to Hamilton with train connection to Tauranga
Southbound Option Tuesday 6th to Wednesday 7th April
Tuesday 6th April Hamilton & Taumarunui with train connection from Tauranga
Wednesday 7th April Taumarunui to Paekakariki

Connections with “Overlander” services provided for. 
Discounts available for early bookings of multiple sectors

Download booking form


JAZZ TRAIN Tauranga Easter 2010

The Tauranga Jazz Steamtrain is back for 2010 with two special excursions to choose from - the Coastal Express, a two hour round trip, or the four-hour Coastal Discovery with three bands on board, strolling between carriages and a selection of fine wines and food to tempt the tastebuds.

JAZZ TRAIN - Tauranga Easter 2010Good Friday 2nd April 2010

“The Coastal Express” Mount Maunganui to Te Puna & return
“The Coastal Discovery” Mount Maunganui to Hauone & return

Saturday 3rd April 2010

“The Coastal Express” Mount Maunganui to Te Puna & return (3 trips)

Easter Sunday 4th April 2010

“The Coastal Express” Mount Maunganui to Te Puna & return
“The Coastal Discovery” Mount Maunganui to Hauone & return

Jazz Train Bookings 0800 4TICKET (0800 484 253) More Jazz Festival info at www.jazz.org.nz

Download Jazz Train Flyer


Excursions on the Napier – Gisborne Line

Following the huge success of recent runs of our diesel hauled “Endeavour Express” over this line we are trying to slot in some additional trips during 2010.

Current plans include:

Plus some more runs of the “Endeavour Express”!


Heartland Steam Tour – October 2010

A short tour covering many of our regular destinations in 7 days. From Wednesday 13th October to Tuesday 19th October 2010.

Over night stops at Napier, Gisborne, Feilding and Wanganui. Most sectors will be hauled by steam locomotive Ja1271 and using our set of red heritage carriages. Highlights include travel over the Napier-Gisborne rail line, and the use of Wa165 from GCVR and Wab794 from F&DSRS on some sections. Depot visits will include the Pahiatua Railcar Society, Feilding & Districts Steam Rail Society and Steam Incorporated.

Itinerary Summary
Wed 13th Oct  Paekakariki to Napier
Thurs 14th Oct Napier to Gisborne
Fri 15th Oct Gisborne to Napier
Sat 16th Oct Free day in Napier or option of diesel hauled return day excursion to Gisborne
Sun 17th Oct Napier to Feilding
Mon 18th Oct Feilding to Wanganui
Tues 19th Oct Wanganui to Paekakariki

Travel will be available for individual sectors or the full tour. Booking form available soon.


Also in 2010 watch out for…….

If you would like to be added to our email distribution list for notification of future trips, please send an email request to enquiries@steaminc.org.nz


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Last updated 26 February 2010 - STEAM Incorporated