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The returning run of The 2010 Eketahuna Express was captured near Hukanui by Doug Johnston.
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.
| 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 |
| 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
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.
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Friday 2nd April 2010“The Coastal Express” Mount Maunganui to Te Puna & return
“The Coastal Discovery” Mount Maunganui to Hauone & return
“The Coastal Express” Mount Maunganui to Te Puna & return (3 trips)
“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
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”!
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.
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
