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Art Deco Classics. During a recent Art Deco Weekend this lineup features a 1936 Buick series 80 convertible, fireman for the day Tony Marks, and our Ja1271. We hope to have details of the 2011 Art Deco programme in a few weeks. Photo: Neville Smith.
The Daffodil Express - Sunday 12th SeptemberFrom Wellington to Carterton and return giving a few hours to attend the annual Carterton Daffodil carnival. This includes a visit to the nearby daffodil fields to pick your own daffodils. Expected departure time from Wellington is 8.40am, arriving back at 5pm. An excellent Fathers Day gift!
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Enjoy a short ride behind a steam locomotive from Carterton to Masterton and return. Departs Carterton 10.55am, arriving back at 1pm. One fare adult or child $13 return.
For bookings contact the Wairarapa Restoration Society on 06 377 0631, or call into the Carterton Station ticket office or Carterton Information Centre.
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”!
Download 14th & 15th October Gisborne Steam Excursion
Download 16th October Endeavour Express Booking Form
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.
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| 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.
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Departs Kapiti Friday 29th Oct, returns Monday 1st Nov. Full weekend garden tour arranged by Kiwi Tours. Phone 0800 868 754. Train only return fare also available for $420
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Xmas
Wine & Dine Train Saturday 4th December 2010 **TBC**We hope to again run a Saturday evening train from Wellington to some
Horowhenua locations for a Xmas meal. The train will be hauled by a heritage
diesel locomotive. Ideal for end of year group functions. Phone 0800 783 264 to
discuss options.
Our traditional Xmas/New Year trip into the Wairarapa. From Paekakariki via the Manawatu Gorge to Woodville, Eketahuna and Masterton. Will include a new destination option of a visit to an Opaki (Masterton) vineyard.
Booking form available mid year.
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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